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Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100V
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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and GR II (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was released 20 months later than the GR II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100F grades versus the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100F GR II 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2015More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm X100F

 GR II Fujifilm X100F 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100F GR II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100F enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the GR II.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and GR II is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and GR II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100F to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100F
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
69
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography features
Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
77
great battery life (390 CIPA)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100F
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
71
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm X100FRicoh GR II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X100F Ricoh GR II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-18 2015-06-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 251 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 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 390 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,300 $599