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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI 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 RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was released 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX100 VI

 GR RX100 VI 
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Ricoh GR

 RX100 VI GR 
AnnouncedJune 2018April 2013Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VI

 GR RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR against the RX100 VI.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
45
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
71
lighter than competition (245g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (301g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
77
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VI
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-17 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/2000s
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $971 $1,198