Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.