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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung ST600

 GR II ST600 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2010Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k1152kCrisper screen (+78k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh GR II

 ST600 GR II 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST600

 GR II ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (251 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
67
lighter than others (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
59
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
32
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh GR IISamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung ST600
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-06-17 2010-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $330