Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL30

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was announced 6 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III and the SL30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and SL30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.