Ricoh GR II vs Canon G7X Mark III

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Ricoh GR II vs Canon G7X Mark III

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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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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

Less expensive
$538 vs $749
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)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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.

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320 vs 235 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
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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 125 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Ricoh GR II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
100 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
20.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
76 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/25600 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
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
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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
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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

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Canon G7X Mark III

Ricoh GR

$1038
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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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 G7X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$1038
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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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 G7X Mark III

Fujifilm XF10

$1038
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Ricoh GR II

Sony RX100 VA

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$998
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 VA

Canon G7X Mark III

Sony RX100 VA

$1038
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$998
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

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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 G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

$1038
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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