Canon G5 X MII vs Ricoh GR

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and GR (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was introduced 6 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII grades against the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII against the GR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and GR is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and GR.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G5 X MII will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger G5 X MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.