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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB850F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was released 3 years after the WB850F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR II scores versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB850F

 GR II WB850F 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2012Newer by 42 months
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB850F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB850F

 GR II WB850F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR II vs the WB850F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WB850F is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The GR II has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer GR II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (251g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
50
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
67
lighter than competition (251g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
32
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung WB850F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-17 2012-01-09
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 dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $599