Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX1
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Announced September 2014
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR II versus Sony QX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GR II was launched 10 months after the QX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR II matches up against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony QX1
| GR II | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2015 |  | September 2014 | Newer by 10 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Ricoh GR II
| QX1 | GR II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX1
| GR II | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR II and the QX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and QX1.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Ricoh GR II | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh GR II | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2015-06-17 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | GR Engine V | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1078 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 440 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $599 | $500 |