Ricoh GR vs Sony WX350

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR versus Sony WX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the GR (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR was launched 10 months prior to the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR grades versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR provides external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GR will be behind in sensor tech.