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Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GR was brought out within a month of the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony HX50V

 GR HX50V 
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh GR

 HX50V GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony HX50V

 GR HX50V 
IntroducedApril 2013April 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GR and the HX50V.

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (245g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony HX50V
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-17 2013-04-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $971 $439