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Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 8 months after the GR II so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X70 GR II 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2015More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm X70

 GR II Fujifilm X70 
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm X70 GR II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the GR II.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and GR II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and GR II.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm X70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography information
Ricoh GR II Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR II Travel photography details
78
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
60
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
59
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
32
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm X70Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X70 Ricoh GR II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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