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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close but the GR (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was announced 2 months after the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GR Galaxy Camera 
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh GR

 Galaxy Camera GR 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GR Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2013Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GR versus the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh GRSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-17 2013-02-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $971 $450