Ricoh GR II vs Samsung DV300F

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

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.

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

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.