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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was launched 2 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR II matches up vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung DV150F

 GR II DV150F 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2013More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh GR II

 DV150F GR II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung DV150F

 GR II DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II and the DV150F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and DV150F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GR II comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher GR II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
32
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung DV150F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $150