Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung MV800

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the MV800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and MV800.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung MV800 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.