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Ricoh GR vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 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
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GR and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was launched 16 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony W610

 GR W610 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh GR

 W610 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony W610

 GR W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR vs the W610.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and W610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Sony W610
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony W610
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony W610
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $971 $200