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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GR II Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution1230k1037kCrisper display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GR II

 Galaxy Camera 2 GR II 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GR II Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
50
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
32
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GR IISamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-17 2014-01-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $400