Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 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
- Released June 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013

Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

The GR II was introduced 22 months after the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR II matches up vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony QX100
GR II | QX100 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | September 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Ricoh GR II
QX100 | GR II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX100
GR II | QX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II provides outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and QX100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX100 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Released | 2015-06-17 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $599 | $268 |