Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 4 years before the GR II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and GR II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.