Ricoh GR vs Samsung ST95

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST95, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR was announced 2 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR matches up against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR vs the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and ST95.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent GR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.