Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL200
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2010
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung PL200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR II (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR II was unveiled 4 years after the PL200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR II scores versus the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung PL200
| GR II | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2015 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh GR II
| PL200 | GR II |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung PL200
| GR II | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has got exterior 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 PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR II against the PL200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and PL200.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR II will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent GR II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Ricoh GR II | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh GR II | Samsung PL200 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-06-17 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | 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, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DB-65 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $599 | $0 |