Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR II and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was unveiled 4 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR II matches up against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II provides external 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 Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II versus the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and ZX1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GR II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.