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Ricoh GR was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution.
Ricoh GR can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh GR.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
In 2015 Ricoh GR was replaced by Ricoh GR II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Ricoh GR and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Ricoh GR II | vs | Ricoh GR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 16.2 Megapixel | vs | 16 Megapixel |
| Center Autofocus | vs | ||
| Tracking Autofocus | vs | ||
| Face Detection | vs | ||
| Higher DxO Low Light ISO | 1078 | vs | 972 |
| Higher DxO Dynamic Range | 13.7 | vs | 13.5 |
| Higher DxO Overall Score | 80 | vs | 78 |
| Higher USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | vs | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | vs | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Longer Battery Life | 320 shots | vs | 290 shots |
| DOWNGRADES | Ricoh GR II | vs | Ricoh GR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timelapse Recording | vs | ||
| Maximum Aperture at Tele End | f/16.0 | vs | f/2.8 |
| Built-in Microphone | vs | Stereo | |
| Heavier | 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz) | vs | 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Ricoh GR vs GR II.
Ricoh GR has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,230k dot resolution.
Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.
Ricoh GR features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.
Camera can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4352 x 3264, 3264 x 3264, 3936 x 2608, 3488 x 2608, 2608 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 2592 x 1936, 1936x1936, 1280 x 864, 1152 x 864, 864 x 864 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
Ricoh GR has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
Ricoh GR has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.
Ricoh GR comes with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.
The camera has 54 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Ricoh GR's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.
Ricoh GR has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec.
Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117 x 61 x 35 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38"). It weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
117 mm (4.61")
61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Ricoh GR dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh GR is suitable for six different types of photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Ricoh GR gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Ricoh GR and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 73 for Sensor parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 69 for Photo parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 14 for Video parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 65 for Focusing parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 61 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Ricoh GR a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
