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Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh GR and Sony A77 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was launched 13 months before the A77 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A77 II

 GR A77 II 
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh GR

 A77 II GR 
IntroducedMay 2014April 2013Newer by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A77 II

 GR A77 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR and the A77 II.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A77 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 II Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography info
Sony A77 II Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
61
manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (480 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A77 II
 Ricoh GRSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-04-17 2014-05-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 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 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/250 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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
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 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 972 1013
Other
Battery life 290 shots 480 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $971 $1,198