Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST700

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung ST700, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was introduced 2 years after the ST700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR matches up versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GR versus the ST700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and ST700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GR has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern GR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.