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Ricoh GR vs Sony A560

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A560, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR grades versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A560

 GR A560 
RevealedApril 2013August 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Ricoh GR

 A560 GR 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A560

 GR A560 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR against the A560.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A560.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Sony A560 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
61
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony A560
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A560
 Ricoh GRSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-04-17 2010-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 972 817
Other
Battery life 290 photos 1050 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $971 $650