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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR II and Sony A900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was announced 6 years after the A900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR II scores against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony A900

 GR II A900 
ReleasedJune 2015October 2008More modern by 81 months
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Ricoh GR II

 A900 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony A900

 GR II A900 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR II vs the A900.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and A900 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and A900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography information
Sony A900 Street photography information
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
Sony A900 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather proofing
amazing megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sony A900
59
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
Sony A900 Vlogging information
32
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (251g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony A900
 Ricoh GR IISony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR II Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-06-17 2008-10-22
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 1078 1431
Other
Battery life 320 shots 880 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $599 $2,736