Ricoh GR vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh GR vs Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GR was manufactured 10 months before the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR versus the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX220 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.