Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 4 months later than the GR II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X matches up vs the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X vs the GR II.

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

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and GR II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.