Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GR III was launched 5 years after the EX2F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR III grades versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR III compared to the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.