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Ricoh GR vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR vs Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 3 years before the A68 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR matches up versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A68

 GR A68 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh GR

 A68 GR 
AnnouncedNovember 2015April 2013Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A68

 GR A68 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has physical dimensions 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR vs the A68.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Sony A68
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Sony A68
45
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (510 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
61
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (510 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sony A68
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A68
 Ricoh GRSony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony SLT-A68
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-17 2015-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.5
DXO Low light score 972 701
Other
Battery life 290 photos 510 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $971 $581