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Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR and Samsung DV150F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close but the GR (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was revealed 4 months after the DV150F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR grades versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung DV150F

 GR DV150F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh GR

 DV150F GR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung DV150F

 GR DV150F 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR compared to the DV150F.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and DV150F.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The GR has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than others (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
45
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
61
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh GRSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung DV150F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-17 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $971 $150