Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GR was introduced 8 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern GR provides a benefit in sensor tech.