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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 II vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung EX2F

 GR II EX2F 
ReleasedJune 2015December 2012More modern by 31 months
Display resolution1230k0kSharper display (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh GR II

 EX2F GR II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung EX2F

 GR II EX2F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
32
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung EX2F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-17 2012-12-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 48
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 1078 209
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $478