• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 18.00mm - 50.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Nikon DL18-50

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.81 vs 2.36 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 57 mm
    Thinner
  • 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 365g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    300 vs 120 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon DL18-50 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
  • 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
    50 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • More pixels
    20.8 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    18 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 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
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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 Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh GR II
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon Coolpix A

Nikon DL18-50
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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

Nikon DL18-50
Ricoh GR
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh GR II
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon DL18-50
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II
Fujifilm X70
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X70

Nikon DL18-50
Fujifilm X70
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Fujifilm X70

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

Nikon DL18-50
Fujifilm XF10
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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