Ricoh GR vs Samsung MV800

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.