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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was announced 6 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR Digital III grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung SL202

 GR Digital III SL202 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 SL202 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL202

 GR Digital III SL202 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III and the SL202.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and SL202.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
55
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.46 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $140