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Ricoh GR vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
  • Released April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony H300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GR was unveiled 10 months prior to the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GR matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony H300

 GR H300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh GR

 H300 GR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony H300

 GR H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR against the H300.

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and H300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H300 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery power (350 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Ricoh GR vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony H300
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-17 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $971 $249