Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST100

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close but the GR (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GR was revealed 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR scores against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR provides exterior dimensions 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 ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR vs the ST100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and ST100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR provides a benefit in sensor tech.