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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
59 Features
55 Overall
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Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was announced 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR II scores versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 GR II ZV-1 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GR II

		

		

			
 ZV-1 GR II 
RevealedMay 2020June 2015Newer by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 GR II ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the ZV-1.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and ZV-1.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
75
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GR II Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
74
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (251g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
50
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GR II Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than average in class (251 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
59
 you can focus manually
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse recording
70
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
32
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (251 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GR IISony ZV-1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR II Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 251g (0.55 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $750