Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST65

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung ST65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR II (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was announced 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR II matches up vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II features outer dimensions 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 ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR II vs the ST65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and ST65.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR II having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GR II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.