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Ricoh GR vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Sony W570
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony W570

 GR W570 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (245g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony W570
 Ricoh GRSony 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