Ricoh GR vs Sony A58
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A58
GR | A58 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh GR
A58 | GR | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | April 2013 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A58 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 |