Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X70 versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X70 was released 2 years later than the GR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X70 grades versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Ricoh GR
Fujifilm X70 | GR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 34 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Fujifilm X70
GR | Fujifilm X70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Ricoh GR
Fujifilm X70 | GR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 has got external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and GR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and GR.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X70 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm X70 | Ricoh GR |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-15 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 300 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $700 | $971 |