Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony HX50V
GR | HX50V | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh GR
HX50V | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony HX50V
GR | HX50V | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |