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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty close but the GR II (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was introduced 4 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR II grades vs the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung ST90

 GR II ST90 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2011More recent by 54 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh GR II

 ST90 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST90

 GR II ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II has external measurements 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 ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II against the ST90.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and ST90 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and ST90.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (251g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
32
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh GR IISamsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung ST90
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2011-01-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) -
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $150