Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy NX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III and the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.