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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was brought out 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR grades against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony ZV-1

 GR ZV-1 
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GR

 ZV-1 GR 
RevealedMay 2020April 2013Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1

 GR ZV-1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR against the ZV-1.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
45
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (245g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
86
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GRSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $971 $750