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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 II
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was revealed 16 months after the RX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR II matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony RX10

 GR II RX10 
AnnouncedJune 2015March 2014Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Ricoh GR II

 RX10 GR II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k1230kCrisper display (+60k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX10

 GR II RX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II features physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II against the RX10.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and RX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Sony RX10
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (251 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Sony RX10 Sports photography details
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
environment proof
great battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sony RX10
67
lighter than competition (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 Vlogging advice
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony RX10
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-17 2014-03-20
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"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 69
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1078 474
Other
Battery life 320 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $698