Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 VII

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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 VII

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Sony RX100 VII

Less expensive
$538 vs $1298
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 1.8 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 260 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 169 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony RX100 VII advantages over Ricoh GR II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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
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
200 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
0.12 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.1 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
20.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
77 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 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
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
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Sony RX100 VII

Ricoh GR

$1298
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Ricoh GR II

Panasonic ZS100

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Panasonic ZS100

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

Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X70

$1298
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Ricoh GR II

Sony RX100 VI

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX100 VI

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

Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm XF10

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Fujifilm XF10

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