Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was brought out 8 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference 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 HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR III matches up vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III against the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR III featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger GR III will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.