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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable but the GR (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GR was brought out 8 months before the WB1100F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR matches up against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB1100F

 GR WB1100F 
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh GR

 WB1100F GR 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB1100F

 GR WB1100F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GR and the WB1100F.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WB1100F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GR includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged GR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
45
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
71
lighter than average (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung WB1100F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-17 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $971 $250