Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST600

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST600, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched but the GR (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR was launched 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a large 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 ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR scores vs the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR versus the ST600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and ST600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.