Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 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
- Revealed April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR and Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GR was revealed 14 months after the TX20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GR scores versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony TX20
GR | TX20 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh GR
TX20 | GR | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony TX20
GR | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR features 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR compared to the TX20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and TX20.
All in all, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GR has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $971 | $330 |