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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was brought out 4 months later than the WB800F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR matches up vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB800F

 GR WB800F 
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh GR

 WB800F GR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB800F

 GR WB800F 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR features outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR versus the WB800F.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The GR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
74
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
45
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
61
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung WB800F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-17 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $971 $300