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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was revealed 9 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GR II scores against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung GX-1L

 GR II GX-1L 
RevealedJune 2015February 2006Fresher by 114 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k210kCrisper display (+1020k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh GR II

 GX-1L GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung GX-1L

 GR II GX-1L 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II offers physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II against the GX-1L.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR II to deliver greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger GR II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
50
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
32
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
9
no video
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh GR IISamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung GX-1L
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-06-17 2006-02-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $0