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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is pretty close but the G7 X MII (1") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up against the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 G7 X MII GR III 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 GR III G7 X MII 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2016More recent by 31 months

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

 G7 X MII GR III 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the GR III.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and GR III is 88 and 90 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and GR III.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older G7 X MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257g)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography info
Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
80
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (265 shots)
69
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
80
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic jack
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh GR III
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIRicoh GR III
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Ricoh GR III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2018-09-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lbs) 257 grams (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $900