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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung EX2F

 GR III EX2F 
LaunchedSeptember 2018December 2012More modern by 71 months
Display resolution1037k0kSharper display (+1037k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh GR III

 EX2F GR III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung EX2F

 GR III EX2F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
69
lighter than competitors (257g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung EX2F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-25 2012-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $478