Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung HZ35W

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 10 months before the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got exterior dimensions 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.