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120N vs GR II

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification 120NHolgaGR IIRicoh · 2015
Price £17 used—
Sensor —16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution —16.2MP
Video —Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus
Stabilisation —No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate —4fps
Battery Life —~320 shots (CIPA)
Weight —251g (with battery)
Dimensions —117 × 62.8 × 34.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2)
Screen —3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Fixed lensFixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards —Single SD slot
Connectivity —USB 2.0 / AV out, HDMI (Type D), hot shoe

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GR II
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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2.7/10
Street
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7.2/10
Travel
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5.9/10
Wedding & Events
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2.9/10
Documentary
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3.2/10
Landscape
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4.2/10
Casual
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3.9/10
Food
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3.2/10
Macro
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2.1/10
Architecture
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3.8/10
Astrophotography
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4.4/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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