Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable but the GR (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GR was brought out 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR matches up versus the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR versus Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR and the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and ST6500.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The GR provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher GR provides an advantage in sensor tech.