Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST65

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST65, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 2 years after the ST65 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR matches up against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR and the ST65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and ST65.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher GR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.