Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GR III was released 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR III scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III has got outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR III and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.