Ricoh GR vs Sony WX150

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR and Sony WX150, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was manufactured 14 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR grades against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GR vs the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and WX150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.