Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V
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Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GR versus Sony TX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GR was manufactured 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR matches up versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony TX100V
GR | TX100V | |||
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Released | April 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh GR
TX100V | GR | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony TX100V
GR | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GR versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR and the TX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern GR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $971 | $380 |