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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was launched 2 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR II scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony W710

 GR II W710 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh GR II

 W710 GR II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony W710

 GR II W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides external 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II and the W710.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and W710.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GR II comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GR II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sony W710
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
50
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sony W710
67
lighter than average in class (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sony W710
59
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
32
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony W710
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-17 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 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, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $90