Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB50F

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.