Clicky

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The GR II was revealed 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR II matches up against the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung ST80

 GR II ST80 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2010More recent by 67 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh GR II

 ST80 GR II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST80

 GR II ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II offers external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II vs the ST80.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ST80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and ST80.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR II will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern GR II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
50
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
32
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh GR IISamsung ST80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung ST80
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-06-17 2010-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $249