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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(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
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II and Sony W330, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was revealed 5 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR II matches up versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony W330

 GR II W330 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2010More recent by 67 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GR II

 W330 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony W330

 GR II W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II has got outside measurements 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 W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II against the W330.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and W330.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Sony W330
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (251g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
32
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony W330
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 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 syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $170