Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XF10 and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and GR II (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was unveiled 3 years later than the GR II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up versus the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF10 and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF10 and Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 compared to the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and GR II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and GR II.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XF10 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.