Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX3000
GR Digital III | NX3000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
NX3000 | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | July 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX3000
GR Digital III | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |