Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was unveiled 4 months after the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR grades vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR and the ST150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and ST150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.