Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was announced 4 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III scores vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB800F will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.