Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB250F

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB250F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR Digital III grades vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got external 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB250F will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.