Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable but the GR (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR was launched 3 years after the ST80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR scores vs the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR versus the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and ST80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GR provides a benefit in sensor tech.