Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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79 Imaging
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GR (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GR was introduced 2 months prior to the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR scores against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX1R
| GR | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1229k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh GR
| RX1R | GR |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R
| GR | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR versus the RX1R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and RX1R.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-04-17 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 972 | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 images | 270 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $971 | $2,798 |