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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was released 10 years prior to the ZV-1F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR scores against the ZV-1F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GR ZV-1F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

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

 ZV-1F GR 
AnnouncedOctober 2022April 2013Newer by 115 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-1F

 GR ZV-1F 
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with 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-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR versus the ZV-1F.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and ZV-1F is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and ZV-1F.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
58
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Sony ZV-1F Street photography features
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
87
good battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (256g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
very good maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
56
very good maximum aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Vlogging camera
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
82
very good maximum aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony ZV-1F
 Ricoh GRSony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-17 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 256 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $971 $499