Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was revealed 5 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR III grades vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR III and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.