Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GR Digital III was launched 8 months prior to the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR Digital III scores against the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX10
GR Digital III | NX10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
NX10 | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10
GR Digital III | NX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III against the NX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and NX10.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $626 |