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Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GR versus Sony S2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GR was launched 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GR grades versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony S2000

 GR S2000 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GR

 S2000 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony S2000

 GR S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the S2000.

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and S2000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger GR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
61
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony S2000
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $971 $225