Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung ST80
| GR | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 40 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh GR
| ST80 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST80
| GR | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh GR | Samsung ST80 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 972 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DB65 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $971 | $249 |