Ricoh GR vs Sony A68

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR vs Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 3 years before the A68 which is a fairly serious 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 A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR matches up versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has physical dimensions 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR vs the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GR will be behind in sensor innovation.