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| Predecessor: |
Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II |
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| Successor: |
Sony RX1R II
RX1 vs RX1R II |
Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | RX1 | GR II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2799.99 | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | $2,398.00 | $538.08 |
| Date Available: | 2012-12-15 | 2015-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.5 x
2.6 x
2.7 in. (113 x 65 x 70 mm) |
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (117 x 63 x 35 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.97 microns | 4.81 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 93 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.1 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,534 | 1,078 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 2640 x 1488 (3.9 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other), 3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other), 3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other), 2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other), 1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3), 864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades | GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 35mm | 18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2 - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 9.1x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions | 35mm eq. crop mode |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits) | Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 300 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration | Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft. | Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 | 1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 54.0 MB | |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack | Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.89 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.93 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | 0.45 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 10 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | 10 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.038 seconds | 0.086 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.38 seconds | 0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.016 seconds | 0.026 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 8.2 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary DB-65 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) | Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | World's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera. | Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |
