Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung SL820

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was announced 6 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR Digital III grades against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL820 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.