Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Photography Glossary Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm JX550 was launched 4 years earlier than the GR II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh GR II
| Fujifilm JX550 | GR II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm JX550
| GR II | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2015 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 41 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh GR II
| Fujifilm JX550 | GR II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the GR II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and GR II.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Ricoh GR II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Ricoh GR II |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-06-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | GR Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-16.0 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 300s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 251 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1078 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $599 |