Ricoh GR III vs Samsung DV150F

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was launched 5 years later than the DV150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR III scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III compared to the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR III will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an edge in sensor tech.