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Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(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
Ricoh GR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Ricoh GR

 G7 X GR 
RevealedSeptember 2014April 2013Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G7 X

 GR G7 X 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Ricoh GR

 G7 X GR 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Ricoh GR
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others (304 grams)
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (245 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Travel photography info
80
lighter than others (304g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
62
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
81
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (304g)
does not have external microphone support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot G7 XRicoh GR
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