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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX1R
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GR (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR scores versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX1R II

 GR RX1R II 
Screen resolution1230k1229kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh GR

 RX1R II GR 
ReleasedOctober 2015April 2013More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II

 GR RX1R II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR provides physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR against the RX1R II.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX1R II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will give you extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Sony RX1R II Street photography features
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Sony RX1R II Sports photography features
45
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
MP count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
71
lighter than average (245g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
heavier than competition (507g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507g)
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
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 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.0
Macro focus range - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 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 Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 97
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.9
DXO Low light score 972 3204
Other
Battery life 290 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $971 $3,300