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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II

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

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Older Model is Sony ZV-1
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GR versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was manufactured 11 years before the ZV-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR matches up against the ZV-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 GR ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Ricoh GR

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II GR 
AnnouncedMay 2023April 2013Fresher by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 GR ZV-1 II 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR versus Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR against the ZV-1 II.
Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR and ZV-1 II is 90 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and ZV-1 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
74
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/4,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
74
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
80
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (292g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
45
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
66
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
71
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery life (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
61
 manual focus
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of image stabilization
66
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GR Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging info
30
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone support
82
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 lighter than competitors in class (292g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1 II
 Ricoh GRSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/100 seconds
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) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 292 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
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 $899