Ricoh GR vs Samsung PL210

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung PL210, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR was unveiled 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR grades vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR offers outside measurements 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GR vs the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and PL210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.