Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G7 X vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and GR II (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was introduced 9 months earlier than the GR II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X matches up versus the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions 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 vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X against the GR II.

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

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and GR II.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G7 X will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G7 X will be behind in sensor technology.