Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR II

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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR II

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh GR II

Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Differences

Ricoh GR advantages over Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR II advantages over Ricoh GR

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GR II test data on DxO Mark GR test data on DxO Mark

1,078 vs 972 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The most compact APS-C camera on the market; Bright, sharp 28mm f/2.8 prime lens with almost no distortion; Excellent image quality; Extremely customizable; Fast autofocus; Strong built-in flash plus hot shoe.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Crowded and small controls; Burst performance is limited; Muted colors and cool white balance; Has issues with moire and false color.
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Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X2

Ricoh GR

Leica X2

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR vs Leica X2

Ricoh GR II

Leica X2

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Leica X2

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh GR

Nikon Coolpix A

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$1097
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Ricoh GR vs Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh GR II

Nikon Coolpix A

$538
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1097
APS-C

Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh GR

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Ricoh GR vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh GR II

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR

Fujifilm X70

$799
APS-C

Integrated ND filter
Higher max flash sync

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR vs Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR

Fujifilm XF10

$799
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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