Ricoh GR vs Sony A55

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was revealed 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR matches up versus the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A55.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.