Ricoh GR vs Sony WX30

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR vs Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was revealed 22 months later than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR grades against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR vs the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and WX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GR has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The newer GR will have an advantage in sensor innovation.