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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90 Imaging
58 Features
54 Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very well matched but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was released 6 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR matches up vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 GR RX100 VA 
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh GR

		

		

			
 RX100 VA GR 
ReleasedJuly 2018April 2013Fresher by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 GR RX100 VA 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR features external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GR against the RX100 VA.
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and RX100 VA.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
74
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
66
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GR Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
74
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
86
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
45
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than competition (245g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
62
 focusing manually
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of image stabilization
66
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
30
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic jack
81
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 no external mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VA
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $971 $998