Sony A5000 vs Ricoh GR II

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Sony A5000 vs Ricoh GR II

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Differences

Sony A5000 advantages over Ricoh GR II

Less expensive
$298 vs $538*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Ricoh GR II advantages over Sony A5000

Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
4.0 fps vs 3.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 2.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A5000.
Read our Sony A5000 Initial Test

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
Read our Ricoh GR II Review

The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR

Sony A5000

Ricoh GR

$298
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$799
APS-C

Integrated ND filter
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A5000 vs Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5000 vs Samsung NX1100

Ricoh GR II

Samsung NX1100

$538
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Internal flash

$450
APS-C

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Ricoh GR II

Sony NEX-5T

$538
APS-C

Internal flash
Integrated ND filter

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Sony A5100

Sony A5000

Sony A5100

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony A5100

Ricoh GR II

Sony A5100

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$348
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Sony A5100

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Sony A5000

Fujifilm XF10

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A5000 vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm XF10

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