Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was introduced 2 years after the GR II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G900 scores against the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 against the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GR II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and GR II.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G900 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh G900 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.