Ricoh GR II vs Canon G5X

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Ricoh GR II vs Canon G5X

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Succeeded by the Canon G5X Mark II
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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Canon G5X

Less expensive
$538 vs $700
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

320 vs 215 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
248g vs 377g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G5X advantages over Ricoh GR II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
More telephoto lens reach
100 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.6 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

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.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

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

Photographer-friendly controls; Good OLED viewfinder; Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW; Vari-angle touchscreen display.
Only 31 autofocus points; Subpar continuous shooting performance; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; No 4K video; Poor battery life.
Read our Canon G5X Review

The Competition

Compared to 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

Canon G5X

Ricoh GR

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G5X

Fujifilm X70

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G5X vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Ricoh GR II

Canon G7X Mark II

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$961
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X

Canon G7X Mark II

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$961
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G5X vs Canon G7X Mark II

Compared to 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

Canon G5X

Fujifilm XF10

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Canon G5X vs Fujifilm XF10

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Ricoh GR II

Canon G5X Mark II

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G5X

Canon G5X Mark II

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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