Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Launched February 2016
- Old Model is Canon G7 X
- Newer Model is Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G7 X MII versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

The G7 X MII was revealed 2 years after the GR which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII scores vs the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Ricoh GR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Ricoh GR
G7 X MII | GR | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G7 X MII
GR | G7 X MII | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh GR
G7 X MII | GR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon G7 X MII versus Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MII against the GR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and GR.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X MII will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer G7 X MII provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Ricoh GR |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
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 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 300s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 319 gr (0.70 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 pictures | 290 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $699 | $971 |