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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was announced 12 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR III grades against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung GX-10

 GR III GX-10 
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2006Fresher by 147 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k210kSharper display (+827k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh GR III

 GX-10 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung GX-10

 GR III GX-10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III versus the GX-10.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and GX-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR III to produce more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography features
Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
69
lighter than competitors (257g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
9
no video
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung GX-10
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung GX-10
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-09-25 2006-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257g (0.57 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $850