Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST65

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and ST65 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 18 months prior to the ST65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the ST65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and ST65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.