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Ricoh GR vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR versus Sony A58, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was released 7 months prior to the A58 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR grades vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A58

 GR A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh GR

 A58 GR 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A58

 GR A58 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR vs the A58.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and A58.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A58 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (690 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sony A58
61
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A58
 Ricoh GRSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Sony SLT-A58
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-04-17 2013-11-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 972 753
Other
Battery life 290 photos 690 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $971 $645