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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR II

The Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in October 2020 and June 2015. The Z6 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the GR II is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (Z6 II) and an APS-C (GR II) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 24.3 megapixels, whereas the Ricoh provides 16.1 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon Z6 II
versus
Ricoh GR II
Nikon Z6 II   Ricoh GR II
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon Z mount lenses 28mm f/2.8
24.3 MP – Full Frame sensor 16.1 MP – APS-C sensor
4K/60p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO 100-51,200 (50 - 204,800) ISO 100-25,600
Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots) Viewfinder optional
3.2" LCD – 2100k dots 3.0" LCD – 1230k dots
Tilting touchscreen Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
14 shutter flaps per second 4 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationno shake reduction
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
410 shots per battery charge320 shots per battery charge
134 x 101 x 70 mm, 705 g 117 x 63 x 35 mm, 251 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR II
Compare Z6 II versus GR II top
Comparison Z6 II or GR II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Ricoh GR II is considerably smaller (46 percent) than the Nikon Z6 II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the Z6 II is splash and dust resistant, while the GR II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the GR II has a lens built in, whereas the Z6 II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the Z6 II gets 410 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL15c battery, while the GR II can take 320 images on a single charge of its Ricoh DB-65 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon Z6 II 134 mm 101 mm 70 mm 705 g 410 i Oct 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Ricoh GR II 117 mm 63 mm 35 mm 251 g 320 i Jun 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X70 113 mm 64 mm 44 mm 340 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D750 141 mm 113 mm 78 mm 750 g 1230 i Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D780 144 mm 116 mm 76 mm 840 g 2260 i Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Z5 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 470 i Jul 2020 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z5 II 134 mm 101 mm 72 mm 700 g 330 i Apr 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
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Nikon Z6 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 310 i Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 330 i Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II 134 mm 101 mm 70 mm 705 g 420 i Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Zf 144 mm 103 mm 49 mm 710 g 380 i Sep 2023 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic GM5 99 mm 60 mm 36 mm 211 g 220 i Sep 2014 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic S5 133 mm 98 mm 82 mm 714 g 440 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Ricoh GR 117 mm 61 mm 35 mm 245 g 290 i Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony A7 II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 599 g 350 i Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The GR II was launched at a lower price than the Z6 II, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon Z6 II features a full frame sensor and the Ricoh GR II an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the GR II is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh GR II sensor measures

With 24.3MP, the Z6 II offers a higher resolution than the GR II (16.1MP), but the Z6 II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.94μm versus 4.79μm for the GR II) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the Z6 II is a much more recent model (by 5 years and 3 months) than the GR II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the GR II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon Z6 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Z6 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30.2 x 20.1 inches or 76.8 x 51.1 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24.2 x 16.1 inches or 61.4 x 40.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20.2 x 13.4 inches or 51.2 x 34.1 cm. The corresponding values for the Ricoh GR II are 24.6 x 16.3 inches or 62.6 x 41.5 cm for good quality, 19.7 x 13.1 inches or 50.1 x 33.2 cm for very good quality, and 16.4 x 10.9 inches or 41.7 x 27.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Z6 II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Nikon Z6 II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 51200, which can be extended to ISO 50-204800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Ricoh GR II are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the Z6 II is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the GR II uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Z6 II versus GR II MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under review, the Z6 II provides substantially higher image quality than the GR II, with an overall score that is 14 points higher. This advantage is based on 1.4 bits higher color depth, 0.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1.6 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sports
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Nikon Z6 II Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/60p25.014.4330394
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Ricoh GR II APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.613.7107880
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Fujifilm X70 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/60p23.713.0160880
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Nikon D750 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/60p24.814.5295693
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Nikon D780 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3287795
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Nikon Z5 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40164K/30p25.314.3292995
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Nikon Z5 II Full Frame 24.4 6048 40324K/60p25.414.8339897
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Nikon Z6 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3329995
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Nikon Z7 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.314.6266899
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Nikon Z7 II Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/60p26.314.72841100
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Nikon Zf Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/60p25.414.7324396
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Panasonic GM5 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p22.111.772166
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Panasonic S5 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.114.5269794
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Ricoh GR APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.613.597278
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Sony A7 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.913.6244990
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Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the Z6 II provides a higher video resolution than the GR II. It can shoot video footage at 4K/60p, while the Ricoh is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the Z6 II has an electronic viewfinder (3690k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the GR II relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the GR II can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the GV-1. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon Z6 II, the Ricoh GR II, and comparable cameras.

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Nikon Z6 II3690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Ricoh GR IIoptional i3.0 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Fujifilm X70optional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Nikon D750optical i3.2 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D780optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon Z53690 i3.2 / 1040 tilting i 1/8000s 4.5/s i i
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Nikon Z5 II3690 i3.2 / 2100 swivel i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon Z63690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon Z73690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon Z7 II3690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon Zf3690 i3.2 / 2100 swivel i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Panasonic GM51166 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/500s 5.8/s i i
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Panasonic S52360 i3.0 / 1840 swivel i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Ricoh GRoptional i3.0 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Sony A7 II2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the Z6 II, but is missing on the GR II is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the Z6 II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The Z6 II writes its imaging data to CFexpress (type B) or SDXC cards, while the GR II uses SDXC cards. The Z6 II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the GR II only has one slot. The Z6 II supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the GR II can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh GR II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon Z6 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D750istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D780istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
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Nikon Z5istereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon Z5 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon Z6istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Nikon Z7istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Nikon Z7 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon Zfistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Panasonic GM5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic S5istereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Ricoh GRimono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the Z6 II has a microphone port, which is missing on the GR II. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

The Z6 II is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the GR II has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the GR II was succeeded by the Ricoh GR III. Further information on the features and operation of the Z6 II and GR II can be found, respectively, in the Nikon Z6 II Manual (free pdf) or the online Ricoh GR II Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon Z6 II:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24.3 vs 16.1MP) with a 23% higher linear resolution.
  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (14 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (1.4 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (0.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (1.6 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/60p vs 1080/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 1230k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (14 vs 4 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (410 versus 320) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More modern: Reflects 5 years and 3 months of technical progress since the GR II launch.

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Arguments in favor of the Ricoh GR II:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the Z6 II necessitates an extra lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (117x63mm vs 134x101mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the Z6 II).
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in June 2015).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Z6 II is the clear winner of the match-up (28 : 8 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

Z6 II 28:08 GR II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon Z6 II and the Ricoh GR II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the Z6 II and the GR II in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon Z6 II4.5/5..4/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Ricoh GR II........4.5/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X704.5/5....76/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2016 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D7505/5+ +4/590/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D7805/5..5/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Z54/5..4/589/1004.5/54/5 Jul 2020 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z5 II............ Apr 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
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Nikon Z65/5..5/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z75/5+4.8/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II4.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Zf4.5/5..4.5/590/1004.5/55/5 Sep 2023 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic GM53.5/5+..77/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic S54.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Ricoh GR5/5....79/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony A7 II5/5+4/582/1004.5/55/5 Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh GR II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon Z mount lenses 28mm f/2.8
Launch Date October 2020 June 2015
Launch Price USD 1,999 USD 699
Sensor Specs Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 23.9 mm 23.7 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 858.01 mm2 369.72 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.1 mm 28.4 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixels 16.1 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6048 x 4024 pixels 4928 x 3264 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.94 μm 4.79 μm
Pixel Density 2.84 MP/cm2 4.35 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 4K/60p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 51,200 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 204,800 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor DUAL EXPEED 6 GR Engine V
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 94 80
DXO Color Depth (bits) 25 23.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.4 13.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) 3303 1078
Screen Specs Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.80x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 2100k dots 1230k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 14 shutter flaps/s 4 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/8000sno E-Shutter
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationno handshake reduction
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CFexB or SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Nikon Z6 II Ricoh GR II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15c Ricoh DB-65
Battery Life (CIPA)410 shots per charge320 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70 mm
(5.3 x 4.0 x 2.8 in)
117 x 63 x 35 mm
(4.6 x 2.5 x 1.4 in)
Camera Weight 705 g (24.9 oz) 251 g (8.9 oz)
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