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Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung MV800, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GR (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GR was brought out 20 months later than the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR grades vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung MV800

 GR MV800 
RevealedApril 2013September 2011More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh GR

 MV800 GR 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung MV800

 GR MV800 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GR versus the MV800.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and MV800.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer GR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Samsung MV800
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh GRSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung MV800
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2011-09-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $971 $499