Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB350F

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB350F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 8 months before the WB350F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR scores vs the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GR and the WB350F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.