Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV300F

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 3 years prior to the DV300F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III against the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor technology.