Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 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
- Revealed June 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR II was manufactured 10 months later than the QX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR II grades against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony QX30
GR II | QX30 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | September 2014 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Ricoh GR II
QX30 | GR II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX30
GR II | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR II compared to the QX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and QX30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX30 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern GR II should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2015-06-17 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $599 | $348 |