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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB2000
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TL350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 6 months prior to the TL350 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR Digital III grades versus the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung TL350

 GR Digital III TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 TL350 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL350

 GR Digital III TL350 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2010Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III has exterior measurements 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 TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the TL350.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and TL350.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GR Digital III uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography features
Samsung TL350 Street photography features
55
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
63
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208g (0.46 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $400