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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GR II and Sony H200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was unveiled 2 years after the H200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR II grades vs the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony H200

 GR II H200 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2013More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh GR II

 H200 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony H200

 GR II H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II vs the H200.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and H200.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H200 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GR II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Sony H200
50
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
32
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (530g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony H200
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-17 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model DB-65 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $250