Ricoh GR II

As a high-end compact with the focus on portability and high image quality, the original Ricoh GR was a highly-regarded model. Adding Wi-Fi connectivity, improved buffering, and extended battery life to the original’s GR 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens in front of a relatively large APS-C type 16-Mpix CMOS sensor, the Ricoh GR II is a relatively modest update. Read on to find out how well this new camera performs.

As a high-end compact with the focus on portability and high image quality, the original Ricoh GR was a highly-regarded model. Adding Wi-Fi connectivity, improved buffering, and extended battery life to the original’s GR 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens in front of a relatively large APS-C type 16-Mpix CMOS sensor, the Ricoh GR II is a relatively modest update. Read on to find out how well this new camera performs.

Is this the compact camera that enthusiasts have been waiting for?

I started my photography journey as a street photographer, before becoming a photojournalist. As fate would have it, I have long since traded my camera for a laptop as a technology journalist. But I still love to just roam the streets and take pictures. This is even more so with the new Ricoh GR II in hand. This unassuming-looking and...

The Ricoh GR II is a camera that delivers great performance for the price point. Granted, it's a bit expensive, but if it's your only camera it's great.

As long as you're OK with its quirks and constraints, the Ricoh GR II is a nice camera for simply taking lovely photos.

I started my photography journey as a street photographer, before becoming a photojournalist. As fate would have it, I have long since traded my camera for a laptop as a technology journalist. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Due to the high price tag, Ricoh's GR Digital II will not be for everyone, but if you're an enthusiast after a backup camera for your SLR this model makes a stylish choice.

The fixed lens camera market may be a bit niche, but it's here that you'll find some of the best cameras you can buy. Sensors ranging from APS-C to full-frame are designed to match their lenses, which cover ranges from 28-75mm equivalent, so image quality is top-notch.

The Fixed Prime Lens Camera category is our smallest roundup of 2015 but also one of our most interesting. Cameras in this category range quite a bit, from the affordable, to the jaw-droppingly expensive. If you prefer to zoom with your feet, instead of your lens, then this is the roundup for you. Read on

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The new Ricoh GR II is a discreet compact camera with a fixed focal length 28mm wide-angle lens, 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, high-res 3 inch LCD screen, flash hotshoe and pop-up flash, built-in wifi/NFC connectivity, a wealth of customisable controls and a fast auto-focus system. Read our in-depth Ricoh GR II review complete with full-size image samples (JPEG and Raw) to find out if it can improve on its popular predecessor...

The Ricoh GR II has an APS-C sensor, a bright prime lens and Wi-Fi: Is it the perfect street shooter? Find out in our Ricoh GR II review!