Ricoh
GR
Original APS-C GR with 16MP sensor and 28mm equivalent lens — the pocket street camera that started it all.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2013
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
GR II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
GR
Wins
GR II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGR has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
- AGR has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AGR has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 320 shots)
- AGR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR
117 × 61 × 35 mm
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
GR is 2mm shorter than GR II.
GR is 6 g lighter than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR · 35mm GR II
Sensor size, to scale
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61, 34.5
Eye AF
Only GR supports it
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 62.8, 34.7
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 16.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR
Pros
- ✓Original GR formula
- ✓APS-C in pocket
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Snap focus culture
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GR or GR II?
GR scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR II — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GR and GR II?
Both cameras share the same 16.2 MP resolution.
Do the GR and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR or the GR II?
GR reaches 15 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR and GR II?
GR weighs 245 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR is 6 g lighter.
Do the GR and GR II record 4K video?
GR: 4K up to 60p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR and GR II weather sealed?
GR: No. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GR and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $799.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.