Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 13 months prior to the NX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR Digital III grades versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III and the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and NX100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.