Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

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.

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

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.