Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX700 HS was revealed 16 months earlier than the GR II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS scores against the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the GR II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and GR II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and GR II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.