Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below, we are matching up the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The GR II was unveiled 18 months after the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR II scores versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB35F
GR II | WB35F | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh GR II
WB35F | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB35F
GR II | WB35F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR II vs the WB35F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and WB35F.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR II uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Samsung WB35F |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-06-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 300 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $599 | $130 |