Ricoh GR II vs Samsung ST93

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung ST93, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close but the GR II (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was launched 4 years after the ST93 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR II scores against the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II has outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II compared to the ST93.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and ST93 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and ST93.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GR II includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher GR II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.