Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar but the GR II (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR II matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR II against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR II provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GR II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.