Ricoh GR vs Sony W570
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GR and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GR (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR was brought out 2 years after the W570 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR matches up against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony W570
GR | W570 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | April 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh GR
W570 | GR |
---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony W570
GR | W570 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR compared to the W570.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and W570.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher GR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $971 | $159 |