Ricoh GR II

portability, usability, lens, size, sensor

zoom, screen, low-light

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, lens

zoom, stabilizer , viewfinder

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

The Ricoh GR Digital II is a unique and ambitious camera. Despite its lack of a zoom lens it offers a level of versatility higher than almost any other pocket-sized compact camera on the market. Handling, performance and build quality are all of a very...

Great pictures ; Quick and easy to use ; Good feature set

Restrictive lens

The Ricoh GR Digital II is a specialised tool for use alongside your other camera(s). It doesn’t do much, but what it does, it does exceptionally well – architectural interiors and exteriors, landscapes and ‘street’ photography are where this camera...

The lightweight, compact Ricoh GR II is well designed, and its APS-C sensor allows for shallower depth-of-field than do the smaller sensors in competitors. And while it lacks breadth in its features, it does provide depth when it comes to still photos.

Slow autofocus focus in dim light, poor video quality with zero controls, and a relatively complicated menu system given its features dim its allure.

For inconspicuous and quick street shooting or as a travel camera for landscape fans, the Ricoh GR II hits the mark. But If you want video or the shooting-angle flexibility that a movable LCD or viewfinder provides, this may not be the camera for you.

My routine is unpack the unit, insert the battery and an SD card and switch on assuming the battery has power I take a few test shots and this was when I discovered there was no zoom available. I check on the lettering on the front of the lens...

Smallest camera with an APS-C CMOS sensor ; High quality f/2.8 28mm equivalent lens ; Pocketable with a compact metal body ; Excellent noise performance ; Quick performance ; DNG raw files ; Improved battery life ; Wi-Fi / NFC built in

Does not feature a standardised MicroUSB cable for charging ; Some moire visible in images and video ; Auto white balance settings leave a strong colour cast ; No panoramic mode

The Ricoh GR II may seem like a subtle update to the previous camera, however, the camera offers built in Wi-Fi and NFC, bringing the camera more up to date. Improvements have been made in continuous shooting and the camera feels very rapid in use. The...

Suited to photographers looking to bridge the gap between their first compact and their first DSLR.

Auto leveller ; Fully manual ; Discreet use ; 28mm single focus prime lens provides optimum image quality ; User controlled flash pop-up

Unstable software causes crashes ; Noisy at high ISO ; Expensive ; 28 mm single focus prime lens may be limiting for many users ; Add on lens converters physically interrupt the flash due to physical size

Such a lens spells wonderfully crisp reproduction, with very little barrel distortion for such a wide focal length. At present, there are two optional lens accessories (both sold separately) - the 21mm wide and 40mm tele conversion lenses set the stage...