Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB30F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GR II was unveiled 2 years later than the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR II scores against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II provides outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR II versus the WB30F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WB30F.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The GR II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GR II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.