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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured 10 months earlier than the NX5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR Digital III grades against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX5

 GR Digital III NX5 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 NX5 GR Digital III 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX5

 GR Digital III NX5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III features exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III against the NX5.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and NX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX5 will provide more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
55
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
63
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung NX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-27 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $499