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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh CX6 versus Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was launched 4 years before the GR II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX6 scores vs the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh GR II

 CX6 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh CX6

 GR II CX6 
ReleasedJune 2015November 2011More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR II

 CX6 GR II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1230k1230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 and the GR II.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GR II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Ricoh GR II Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR II
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh GR II
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX6 Ricoh GR II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-15 2015-06-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $595 $599