Ricoh GR vs Sony A33

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR versus Sony A33, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was launched 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR grades versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has outer 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR versus the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher GR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.