Ricoh GR vs Sony WX9

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR vs Sony WX9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close but the GR (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was announced 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR scores vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has got outside 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) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR vs the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GR offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more modern GR will have an advantage in sensor innovation.