Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR
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Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
- Launched September 2014
- Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
(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
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G7 X was released 18 months after the GR making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G7 X scores against the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Ricoh GR
G7 X | GR | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | April 2013 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G7 X
GR | G7 X | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Ricoh GR
G7 X | GR | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X against the GR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and GR.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G7 X should have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Ricoh GR |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40s | 300s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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), 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 290 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $490 | $971 |