Below you can watch our video comparison between the Fujifilm X70 and the Ricoh GR II, two popular premium compact cameras with an APS-C sized sensor and a 28mm equivalent fixed lens. In this comparison, we cover various topics such as:
- design, ergonomics and ease of use (min. 0:39)
- image/optical quality (min. 3:35)
- autofocus (min. 7:16)
- manual focus (min. 8:13)
- video (min. 10:43)
To summarise our findings, we believe that it makes sense to choose the Fujifilm X70 if:
– you like the idea of having a tilting touchscreen
– you’re fond of traditional dials
– you like the look of Fujifilm’s Film Simulation Modes
– you plan to shoot moving subjects often
The Ricoh GR II on the other hand is more appropriate for those who:
– require the ultimate sharpness from their images
– often shoot in black and white
– enjoy zone focusing
– want the lightest package possible
