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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX10

 GR Digital III NX10 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 NX10 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2009Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10

 GR Digital III NX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Samsung NX10
55
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
45
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
24
has face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung NX10
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