Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GR (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GR was brought out 16 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GR and the DV300F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and DV300F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer GR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.