Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-15 was unveiled 3 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-15 scores versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh GR. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh GR
| SZ-15 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus SZ-15
| GR | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh GR
| SZ-15 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the GR.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and GR.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-15 has the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh GR |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 300s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $971 |