Ricoh GR II vs Canon G9X Mark II

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Ricoh GR II vs Canon G9X Mark II

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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
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X Mark II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

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)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GR II test data on DxO Mark G9X Mark II test data on DxO Mark

1,078 vs 522 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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 235 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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 31 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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 G9X Mark II advantages over Ricoh GR II

Less expensive
$449 vs $538
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
20 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
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 panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Ricoh GR II

Canon S100

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$429
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Larger lens aperture

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Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S100

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

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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 G9X Mark II

Ricoh GR

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon G9X

Ricoh GR II

Canon G9X

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

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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 G9X Mark II

Fujifilm X70

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$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 G9X Mark II

Fujifilm XF10

$449
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Larger lens aperture

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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