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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GR II was revealed 4 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR II scores vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung SH100

 GR II SH100 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2011Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh GR II

 SH100 GR II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung SH100

 GR II SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II compared to the SH100.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and SH100 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and SH100.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography details
Samsung SH100 Street photography details
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (251g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
67
lighter than average (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
32
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
33
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung SH100
 Ricoh GR IISamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung SH100
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-06-17 2011-01-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $200