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SENSOR Max resolution: 4928 x 3264
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (optional)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 77
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 330
Summary
The GR II highest resolution of 4928 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels) is better than the X70 highest resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The GR II is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the X70: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm). It is the most significant advantage of this model because large sensor allows you to produce pictures of the better quality. The GR II provides more number of white balance presets - 10. This specification gives you more control over colour. The X70 offers more number of focus points than the GR II: 77 vs 9. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The X70 is equipped with tilting display that will allow you to make high quality selfie photos. The GR II display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,230,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the X70 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The X70 is produced with a touch screen.
The X70 battery life is better in compare to the GR II battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 330 shots with the X70 and only 320 with the GR II. The Ricoh GR II weighs 251g that is 89g less than the weight of the X70.
Taking into account the above differences the Ricoh GR II becomes the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon