Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Ricoh GR II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs GR II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Ricoh GR II: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR II

  • Introduced in July 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 28mm, f2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 117 x 63 x 34.7mm³ (4.6″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 251g (8.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for GR II

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs GR II: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: APS-C. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G1 X Mk. III an GR II sensor comparison

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Ricoh GR II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR II

Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 16.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 4
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Image stabilizer (3)

Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Canon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the optical image stabilizer and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is made easy by the rather comfortable touch screen.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 23 points.

Otherwise why to choose Ricoh GR II

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR II

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.23
Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 290
Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)
251g
(8.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)
256cm³
(16 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the GR II are that the display has a higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III. Another advantage over the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III: the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the GR II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR II

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Ricoh GR II Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and GR II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Ricoh GR II

23
9

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.