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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was introduced 3 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR II matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GR II GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2012Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh GR II

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GR II GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher GR II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
50
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (550g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
32
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Ricoh GR IIRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR II Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-06-17 2012-02-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 251g (0.55 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $871