Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB750

Here is a thorough review of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GR Digital III scores vs the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital III against the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and WB750.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB750 will resolve greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.