Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL620

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR and Samsung SL620, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was announced 4 years after the SL620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR scores against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR and the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and SL620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern GR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.