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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and GR II (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 4 years later than the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100V GR II 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2015Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kClearer screen (+390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm X100V

 GR II Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X100V GR II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the GR II.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and GR II is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and GR II.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X100V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Ricoh GR II
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (251g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography info
Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
74
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (420 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
76
great battery life (420 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
great MP (26MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (478g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (251g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
32
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm X100VRicoh GR II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X100V Ricoh GR II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DB-65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,399 $599