Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB700

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 17 months prior to the WB700 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital III scores vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has external 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III vs the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and WB700.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.