Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and ST95 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was launched 18 months earlier than the ST95 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital III grades vs the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital III against the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and ST95.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung ST95 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.