Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was announced 2 years after the EX2F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR II matches up against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II and the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR II provides a benefit in sensor technology.