Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital III was revealed 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR Digital III scores versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III and the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and EX2F.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung EX2F to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.