Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR
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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(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
- Released April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh GR, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GR (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years after the GR which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Ricoh GR
Z6 II | GR | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 92 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1230k | Crisper screen (+870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Nikon Z6 II
GR | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh GR
Z6 II | GR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GR is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and GR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Ricoh GR |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 300s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 290 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $1,997 | $971 |