Ricoh GR III vs Samsung MV800

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung MV800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was revealed 7 years after the MV800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR III scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III provides external 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 MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GR III against the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and MV800.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GR III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.