Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB350F

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

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.

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

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.