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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB35F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB35F

 GR II WB35F 
RevealedJune 2015January 2014Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB35F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB35F

 GR II WB35F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (251g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
50
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (251g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
32
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB35F
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