Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SL202

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SL202, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GR II was manufactured 6 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR II matches up vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II has got 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II versus the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and SL202.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR II provides an edge in sensor technology.