Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was released 18 months earlier than the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR Digital III grades against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got exterior 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 ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and ST30.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR Digital III provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.