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Comparison of Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R ×
Ricoh GR II ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RRicoh GR II
BrandSonyRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberRX1RGR II
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113117
Width (mm)7035
Height (mm)6563
Weight (g)482248
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Ricoh GR
SuccessorSony RX1RRicoh GR II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.316.2
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)855.62369.72
Sensor width (mm)35.823.7
Sensor height (mm)23.915.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.974.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score9180
Dxo color depth score (bit)2523.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.613.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,5371,078
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2640 x 1488(3.9 mp other)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 864 x 864(0.7 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.14
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMOV (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
LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture bladesGR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.0028.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)35.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)11
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.500.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)3030
Macro focus range (cm)20 - 35-
Filter thread (mm)4943
Thread type-(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required)
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 9.1
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible SpotContrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic ViewfinderOptional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cool white fl
  • ct
  • cte
  • daylight fl
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-p auto
  • natural white fl
  • outdoors
  • shade
  • warm white fl
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 300
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotMulti (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep PanoramaEffects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • auto red-eye flash
  • flash on
  • flash on red-eye
  • manual
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync red-eye
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft.Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/400
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeHot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • threaded cable release
  • optional ca-2 wired release (via usb)
  • or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro hmdi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.890.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.93-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)10-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.040.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.14
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)15-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.26.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1510
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.16.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1210
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.29
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.040.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.380.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s-
Startup time (s)1.71.3
Play -> record time (s)1.50.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.21.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220320
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary DB-65
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 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
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresIdentical to RX1 but with OLPF removed and HDMI output with Triluminos Color support added.Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes



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