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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GR versus Samsung WB210, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GR (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GR was introduced 22 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB210

 GR WB210 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Display resolution1230k1kCrisper display (+1229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh GR

 WB210 GR 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB210

 GR WB210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR features outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR against the WB210.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WB210.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung WB210
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-17 2011-07-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.54 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $971 $279