Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F
90 Imaging
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54 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung DV300F
GR | DV300F | |||
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Released | April 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh GR
DV300F | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung DV300F
GR | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR | Samsung DV300F |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-04-17 | 2012-01-02 |
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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 4.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB65 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $971 | $200 |