Ricoh GR vs Sony T99
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Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 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
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony T99
GR | T99 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony T99 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |