Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II
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![Ricoh GR II front Ricoh GR II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-II/Ricoh-GR-II-front.jpg)
![Sony ZV-1 Mark II front Sony ZV-1 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II/Sony-ZV-1-II-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2023
- Old Model is Sony ZV-1
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close but the GR II (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") boast different sensor dimensions.
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The GR II was announced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR II matches up versus the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony ZV-1 II
GR II | ZV-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Ricoh GR II
ZV-1 II | GR II | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | June 2015 | More modern by 96 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1 II
GR II | ZV-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen sizing |
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR II and Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II and the ZV-1 II.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and ZV-1 II.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-II-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR II | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-06-17 | 2023-05-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/100 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 lb) | 292 gr (0.64 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $599 | $899 |