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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was released 2 years later than the ST150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR II matches up against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung ST150F

 GR II ST150F 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh GR II

 ST150F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST150F

 GR II ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II compared to the ST150F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GR II offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent GR II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (251 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
50
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
32
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung ST150F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $300