Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.