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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and GR II (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was released 9 months later than the GR II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G7 X MII grades against the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Ricoh GR II

 G7 X MII GR II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2015Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Canon G7 X MII

 GR II G7 X MII 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh GR II

 G7 X MII GR II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MII and the GR II.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and GR II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and GR II.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X MII will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography information
Ricoh GR II Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
80
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (265 per charge)
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (265 shots)
59
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging info
Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
80
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone port
32
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh GR II
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIRicoh GR II
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Ricoh GR II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 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 surface area 116.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 251 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $599