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Ricoh GR vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR vs Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was unveiled 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR scores against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony W350

 GR W350 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh GR

 W350 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony W350

 GR W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR offers outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GR vs the W350.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and W350.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony W350
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
45
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony W350
71
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony W350
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-04-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $971 $200