Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was launched 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR III matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GR III and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR III because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GR III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.