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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR II and Samsung DV300F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close but the GR II (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was introduced 3 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR II matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung DV300F

 GR II DV300F 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2012Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh GR II

 DV300F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung DV300F

 GR II DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR II compared to the DV300F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and DV300F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GR II contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The younger GR II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
50
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
32
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung DV300F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung DV300F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2012-01-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $200