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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR Digital III scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GR Digital III Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Galaxy Camera 4G GR Digital III 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GR Digital III Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
55
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
63
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $550