Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was brought out 2 years after the ST90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR grades versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR against the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and ST90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GR will have an edge in sensor technology.