Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 5 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital III matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III vs the HZ30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ30W will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.