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Ricoh GR vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GR vs Sony T99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched but the GR (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was manufactured 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR matches up against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony T99

 GR T99 
IntroducedApril 2013July 2010Fresher by 34 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh GR

 T99 GR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony T99

 GR T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR and the T99.

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
45
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony T99
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
61
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony T99
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-04-17 2010-07-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $971 $179