Ricoh GR II vs Samsung SL720

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung SL720, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was manufactured 6 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR II matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II comes with external 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 SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GR II versus the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and SL720 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and SL720.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.