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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and GR (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years after the GR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh GR

 G9 X II GR 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2013Newer by 46 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G9 X II

 GR G9 X II 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh GR

 G9 X II GR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II vs the GR.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and GR.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Street photography factors
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
low battery pack (235 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
78
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Vlogging factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIRicoh GR
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Ricoh GR
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 78
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.5
DXO Low light score 522 972
Other
Battery life 235 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $530 $971