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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 15 months prior to the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung EX2F

 GR Digital IV EX2F 
Screen resolution1230k0kSharper screen (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX2F GR Digital IV 
ReleasedDecember 2012September 2011Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung EX2F

 GR Digital IV EX2F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV against the EX2F.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and EX2F.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung EX2F to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
67
good battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $478