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Comparison of Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 [S]ave

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Ricoh GR Digital IV ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 ×
General
ModelRicoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
BrandRicohSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberGR Digital IVTX20
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)-2012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10996
Width (mm)3318
Height (mm)6056
Weight (g)219133
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1016.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw (dng)
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)1.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensGR Lens, 8 elements in 6 groups including 2 aspheric elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.004.00 - 17.00
Zoom ratio (x)-4
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.530.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)308
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.0
  • 2
  • 4
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti AF (Hybrid AF) / Spot AF (Hybrid AF) /Subj. Tracking/ Manual Focus / Snap / InfinityContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional GV-1 External Viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,230,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsAuto, Auto-Hi, ISO80 – 3200 (1EV, 1/3EV, selectable steps)Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • detail; white balance bracket function
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 1801/1600 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti (256 segments), Centre Weighted Light Metering, Spot MeteringMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Dynamic Range, Movie, Skew Correction, Interval Composite), My Settings ModeBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on
  • manual flash
  • red-eye-reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description20 cm - 3.0 m (ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (dng)
-
Included memory (MB)4019
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional cable release
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type d
  • micro)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.99
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)99910
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.3
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)56.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390250
Battery form factorProprietary DB-65 or 2 x AAAProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or alkaline disposable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • gr digital software cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, GR ENGINE IV, Hybrid AF System, RAW (DNG) Support, Dynamic Range Compensation, Auto BracketWater-proof (up to 5m or 16 feet), Dust-proof, Shock-proof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and Freeze-proof (down to 14F)



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