Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony W330
GR II | W330 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 67 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GR II
W330 | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony W330
GR II | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W330 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |