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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was launched 2 years after the RX1R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR II grades vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony RX1R

 GR II RX1R 
AnnouncedJune 2015June 2013More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh GR II

 RX1R GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX1R

 GR II RX1R 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II versus the RX1R.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and RX1R.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR II because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer GR II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (251g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
50
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (251g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
heavier than average (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
32
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings 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, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 91
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 1078 2537
Other
Battery life 320 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $2,798