Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh GR II

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh GR II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was introduced 5 months earlier than the GR II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and GR II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.