Ricoh GR vs Sony A55
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 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
- Revealed April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Successor is Sony A57
Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GR was revealed 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR matches up versus the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A55
GR | A55 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Ricoh GR
A55 | GR | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A55
GR | A55 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the A55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A55.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A55 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Sony SLT-A55 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000 secs | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 972 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $971 | $800 |