Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony RX1R II
GR | RX1R II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh GR
RX1R II | GR | |||
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Released | October 2015 | April 2013 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II
GR | RX1R II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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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 |