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Ricoh GR vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 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
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GR was brought out 16 months after the W650 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony W650

 GR W650 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh GR

 W650 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony W650

 GR W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR offers external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the W650.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and W650.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The GR contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony W650
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (245 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony W650
71
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony W650
 Ricoh GRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-17 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, H.264
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 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Retail pricing $971 $140