Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung ST150F
| GR | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh GR
| ST150F | GR |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST150F
| GR | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung ST150F |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 972 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $971 | $300 |