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Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed September 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
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
  • Released June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
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Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G5 X and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was introduced 3 months later than the GR II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G5 X grades versus the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Ricoh GR II

 G5 X GR II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Canon G5 X

 GR II G5 X 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Ricoh GR II

 G5 X GR II 
ReleasedSeptember 2015June 2015Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X and Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X and the GR II.

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and GR II is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and GR II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G5 X will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (251 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography info
Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
78
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 shots)
67
lighter than average (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
69
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 shots)
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging info
Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
79
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon G5 X vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Ricoh GR II
 Canon PowerShot G5 XRicoh GR II
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Ricoh GR II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-09-11 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 80
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.7
DXO Low light score 471 1078
Other
Battery life 210 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $799 $599