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Ricoh GR vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR vs Sony A65, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 18 months later than the A65 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR scores against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A65

 GR A65 
AnnouncedApril 2013November 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Ricoh GR

 A65 GR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A65

 GR A65 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR and the A65.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and A65.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A65 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sony A65
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Sony A65
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Sony A65
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
61
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging details
Sony A65 Vlogging details
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A65
 Ricoh GRSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony SLT-A65
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-17 2011-11-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 972 717
Other
Battery life 290 images 560 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $971 $700