Ricoh GR vs Sony W830

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was manufactured 8 months prior to the W830 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR scores versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR vs the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and W830.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W830 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.