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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • New Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR Digital III grades against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX3000

 GR Digital III NX3000 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 NX3000 GR Digital III 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX3000

 GR Digital III NX3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GR Digital III and the NX3000.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and NX3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography features
Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
55
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (230g)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $897