Ricoh GR II vs Canon T7i

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Ricoh GR II vs Canon T7i

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

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How does it shoot? Ricoh GR II in the real world.
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Compare Ricoh GR II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon T7i in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T7i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Succeeded by the Canon T8i
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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Canon T7i

Less expensive
$538* vs $899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
34 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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 148 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon T7i advantages over Ricoh GR II

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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

600 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
24 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

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

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range & high ISO quality over T6i; 45-point AF system; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Improved buffer depth.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISO still lags behind competitors; No 4K video.
Read our Canon T7i Express 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 T7i

Ricoh GR

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T7i vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Canon T6i

Ricoh GR II

Canon T6i

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Canon T6i

Canon T7i

Canon T6i

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG 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 T7i

Fujifilm X70

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T7i vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Pentax KP

Ricoh GR II

Pentax KP

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Pentax KP

Canon T7i

Pentax KP

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7i vs Pentax KP

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 T7i

Fujifilm XF10

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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