Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1
Portability
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GR versus Sony TF1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR grades versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony TF1
| GR | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh GR
| TF1 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony TF1
| GR | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR versus the TF1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and TF1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GR uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony TF1
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others in class (152g)
environment proof
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony TF1
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 300 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB65 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $971 | $266 |