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Comparison of Nikon D500 and Ricoh GR [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D500 ×
Ricoh GR ×
General
ModelNikon D500Ricoh GR
BrandNikonRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberD500GR
Camera formatPro SLRCompact
Release year (year)20162013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147117
Width (mm)8135
Height (mm)11561
Weight (g)856243
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300S-
Successor-Ricoh GR
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.916.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.523.7
Sensor height (mm)15.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.224.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8378
Dxo color depth score (bit)2423.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1413.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,324972
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3200 x 2136(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1152 x 864(1.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1280 x 864(1.1 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1936(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1936(5.0 mp other)
  • 2608 x 2608(6.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3246 x 3264(10.6 mp other)
  • 3488 x 2608(9.1 mp other)
  • 3936 x 2608(10.3 mp other)
  • 4352 x 3264(14.2 mp 4:3)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 864 x 864(0.7 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • 12-bit raw (dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.24
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon F-
Lens-GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-3.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)-0.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-30
Filter thread (mm)-43
Thread type-(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required)
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuningContrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopterOptional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.67-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0001,228,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k)
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature (2
  • preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cool white fl
  • ct
  • daylight fl
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-p auto
  • natural white fl
  • outdoors
  • shade
  • warm white fl
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 300
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, EMulti (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film,Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize
Self timer (s)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto fp high-speed sync supported
  • front curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto red-eye flash
  • flash on
  • flash on red-eye
  • manual
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync red-eye
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/400
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC-sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memoryDual slots, XQD+SD-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • 12-bit raw (dng)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-54
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional ca-2 wired release (via usb)
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • pc sync
  • type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
  • micro hmdi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.02
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.96
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.33
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.24
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.26.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2004
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.26.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)274
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.170.28
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.46
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.03
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus lag, Multi AF mode = 0.287s
Startup time (s)0.31.6
Play -> record time (s)0.20.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-1.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-290
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,240-
Battery life, video (minutes)50-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery gripProprietary DB-65
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • capture nx-d
  • nikon transfer 2
  • picture control utility 2 downloads
  • viewnx-i
  • viewnx-movie editor
  • software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
  • windows 7/8/10
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