Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX10

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.

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.

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.

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.