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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close but the GR II (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was introduced 4 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR II scores vs the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony H70

 GR II H70 
RevealedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 55 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh GR II

 H70 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony H70

 GR II H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II has physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II versus the H70.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and H70.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR II features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Sony H70
50
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sony H70
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Sony H70
32
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony H70
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $199