Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony H70
GR II | H70 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 55 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh GR II
H70 | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony H70
GR II | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR II vs Sony H70 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |