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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Samsung MV800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR II (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was launched 3 years after the MV800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR II grades versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung MV800

 GR II MV800 
LaunchedJune 2015September 2011More modern by 47 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh GR II

 MV800 GR II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung MV800

 GR II MV800 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II provides outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GR II vs the MV800.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and MV800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GR II uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GR II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung MV800
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
50
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
59
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
32
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh GR IISamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung MV800
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-17 2011-09-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $499