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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB50F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close but the GR II (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was announced 18 months later than the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR II matches up versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB50F

 GR II WB50F 
RevealedJune 2015January 2014More recent by 18 months
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB50F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB50F

 GR II WB50F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II features 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II and the WB50F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GR II uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger GR II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
50
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
32
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung WB50F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $180