Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close but the GR II (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was announced 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR II grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GR II offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher GR II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.