Ricoh GXR vs Canon 90D

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Ricoh GXR vs Canon 90D

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Canon 90D

Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon 90D advantages over Ricoh GXR

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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

1300 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
32.5 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Ricoh GXR.
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Canon 90D

Pentax K2000

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Canon 90D

Fujifilm X100

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon 90D

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Canon 80D

Ricoh GXR

Canon 80D

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Ricoh GXR

Nikon D7500

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$897
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$897
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

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