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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
Ricoh GR II
(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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X100S versus Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was manufactured 22 months earlier than the GR II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100S GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm X100S

 GR II Fujifilm X100S 
AnnouncedJune 2015July 2013More recent by 22 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100S GR II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the GR II.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and GR II is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and GR II.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography information
Ricoh GR II Street photography information
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
50
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography features
Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging features
Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
29
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm X100SRicoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X100S Ricoh GR II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 445 gr (0.98 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $599