Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V
89 Imaging
59 Features
55 Overall
57
![Ricoh GR II front Ricoh GR II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-II/Ricoh-GR-II-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V/Sony-HX400V-front.jpg)
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V 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
- Released June 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
The GR II was released 17 months later than the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GR II scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony HX400V
GR II | HX400V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 17 months |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Ricoh GR II
HX400V | GR II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony HX400V
GR II | HX400V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR II vs the HX400V.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V size comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and HX400V.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-06-17 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR Engine V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $448 |