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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 3 years before the GR II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm SL1000 GR II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm SL1000

 GR II Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedJune 2015January 2013More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm SL1000 GR II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the GR II.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and GR II is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and GR II.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659 grams)
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR II Travel photography details
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better than average battery (350 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (659g)
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provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Ricoh GR II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Ricoh GR II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-06-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659g (1.45 pounds) 251g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $599