Ricoh GR III vs Samsung PL210

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung PL210, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was manufactured 7 years after the PL210 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR III scores against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR III against the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and PL210.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR III due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.