Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR was manufactured 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR scores against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GR against the WB700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WB700.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GR will have an edge in sensor technology.