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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was revealed 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech 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 Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR III scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GR III Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2012More modern by 74 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1037k0kSharper display (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GR III

 Galaxy Camera 3G GR III 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GR III Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GR III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
37
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-25 2012-08-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 -
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $606