Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Announced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
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In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was announced 6 years before the GR II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 scores vs the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh GR II
| X90 | GR II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Pentax X90
| GR II | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2015 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh GR II
| X90 | GR II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the GR II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and GR II is 69 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GR II.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Ricoh GR II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Ricoh GR II |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2015-06-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | GR Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-16.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 300 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 251 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1078 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-L106 | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $350 | $599 |