Ricoh GR vs Sony TF1

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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The GR was launched 2 months earlier than the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

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.

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.

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.

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.