Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close but the GR II (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was brought out 5 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR II grades vs the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II compared to the ST600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and ST600 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and ST600.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.