Ricoh GR vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR versus Samsung PL120, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GR was announced 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR scores vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR offers outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR against the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and PL120.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.