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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 5 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung WB350F

 GR Digital III WB350F 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 WB350F GR Digital III 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 54 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB350F

 GR Digital III WB350F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides physical dimensions 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the WB350F.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and WB350F.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB350F will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
55
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
63
built-in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $260