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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was revealed 3 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR II matches up against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB210

 GR II WB210 
RevealedJune 2015July 2011Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution1230k1kSharper screen (+1229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh GR II

 WB210 GR II 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB210

 GR II WB210 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II features outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II vs the WB210.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WB210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (251g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (251g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
32
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung WB210
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-17 2011-07-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $279