Ricoh GR vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was manufactured 4 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the GR matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR vs the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.