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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB2200F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very close but the GR II (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was released 18 months later than the WB2200F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR II scores vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB2200F

 GR II WB2200F 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB2200F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB2200F

 GR II WB2200F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II features outer dimensions 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 WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II vs the WB2200F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The GR II uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern GR II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (251 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
32
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (708 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung WB2200F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $599