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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was revealed 2 years after the WB250F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR II scores against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB250F

 GR II WB250F 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2013More modern by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB250F GR II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB250F

 GR II WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features physical 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 WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II and the WB250F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (251 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
59
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
32
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung WB250F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $250