Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung ST30
GR Digital III | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
ST30 | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung ST30
GR Digital III | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | () |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $55 |