Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung PL170

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and PL170 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was released 17 months earlier than the PL170 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR Digital III grades against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III against the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and PL170.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL170 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.