Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh GR II

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 4 years prior to the GR II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and GR II.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR II will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind in sensor tech.