Ricoh GR vs Sony H20
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Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR vs Sony H20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR was introduced 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR grades versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony H20
GR | H20 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh GR
H20 | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony H20
GR | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR against the H20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and H20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony H20 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 972 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB65 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $971 | $249 |