Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1
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Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2018
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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Zeiss ZX1
| GR II | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Ricoh GR II
| ZX1 | GR II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2018 |  | June 2015 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 4.34" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 1230k | Crisper screen (+1535k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Zeiss ZX1
| GR II | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR II vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Ricoh GR II | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Zeiss |
| Model type | Ricoh GR II | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-06-17 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | GR Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 251g (0.55 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $599 | - |