Ricoh GR vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GR and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was released 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR scores vs the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR offers outside measurements 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 GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR and the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and GX-1S.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh GR to give extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.