Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- Renewed by Ricoh GR II
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Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was launched 16 months after the GR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XG-1 scores vs the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh GR
| XG-1 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Pentax XG-1
| GR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR
| XG-1 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the GR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GR is 66 and 90 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and GR.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The XG-1 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh GR |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2013-04-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 300 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LB-060 | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $971 |
