Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III has physical 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.