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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released October 2005
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 1Ds MII versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty close but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and GR II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 10 years earlier than the GR II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1Ds MII matches up vs the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Ricoh GR II

 1Ds MII GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Canon 1Ds MII

 GR II 1Ds MII 
RevealedJune 2015October 2005More recent by 117 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh GR II

 1Ds MII GR II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII enjoys outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MII against the GR II.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and GR II is 50 and 89 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and GR II.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
67
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
51
weather proof
megapixel count good (17MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
small screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging information
Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
9
no video
32
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh GR II
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIRicoh GR II
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Ricoh GR II
Category Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2005-10-11 2015-06-17
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4992 x 3328 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes External Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 251 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.7
DXO Low light rating 1480 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $12,000 $599