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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was announced 18 months later than the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR II scores against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB350F

 GR II WB350F 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB350F GR II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB350F

 GR II WB350F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II vs the WB350F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WB350F.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GR II contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern GR II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
67
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
59
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
32
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung WB350F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $260