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Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony TX66, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GR II (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was manufactured 3 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GR II grades versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony TX66

 GR II TX66 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2012More recent by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh GR II

 TX66 GR II 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony TX66

 GR II TX66 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution1230k1230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has 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 TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II against the TX66.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and TX66.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger GR II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (251 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
32
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
36
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony TX66
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-06-17 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V BIONZ
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 area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes 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 Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $350