Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 19 months after the GR II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II vs the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and GR II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G9 X II will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor technology.