Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 II
Portability
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
Sony RX100 II
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Old Model is Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor size.
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Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GR matches up versus the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX100 II
| GR | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1229k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Ricoh GR
| RX100 II | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 II
| GR | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GR versus the RX100 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and RX100 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (281g)
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Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-04-17 | 2013-06-27 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 281g (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 78 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 972 | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB65 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $971 | $598 |