Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was launched 3 years prior to the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR Digital III grades versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III against the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.