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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was released 4 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR Digital III grades versus the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung DV150F

 GR Digital III DV150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 DV150F GR Digital III 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung DV150F

 GR Digital III DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III against the DV150F.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and DV150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
55
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
63
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
relatively wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $150