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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was brought out 24 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR II scores vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony RX100 II

 GR II RX100 II 
RevealedJune 2015June 2013Newer by 24 months
Display resolution1230k1229kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Ricoh GR II

 RX100 II GR II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 II

 GR II RX100 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about 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") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR II vs the RX100 II.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Sony RX100 II Street photography features
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (251 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
50
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography details
Sony RX100 II Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lighter than others (281 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
32
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (251 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (281 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 II
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2013-06-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS 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
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
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 distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1078 483
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $598