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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 11.50 m
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 300 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fixed
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 320
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Ricoh GR II is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Coolpix A: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm). This is the most important advantage of this camera as big sensor lets the photographer to shoot photos of the higher quality.
The GR II is produced with tilting LCD which will allow the photographer to capture pictures from any interesting perspective. The Ricoh GR II screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Coolpix A screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Ricoh GR II offers better minimum (300 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The GR II is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a camera to a PC. The Ricoh GR II battery life is better in compare to the Coolpix A battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 320 shots with the GR II and only 230 with the Coolpix A. The GR II weighs 251g which is 48g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Coolpix A. The Coolpix A can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the image metadata and see exactly where an image was captured.
The GR II has 8 advantages and the Coolpix A only 2 so the GR II will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon