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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was announced 18 months later than the WB1100F making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR II scores vs the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB1100F

 GR II WB1100F 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB1100F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB1100F

 GR II WB1100F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II has got external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II against the WB1100F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GR II features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
50
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (251 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
32
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung WB1100F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-17 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $250