Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was released 5 years later than the ST150F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR III grades versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III features physical measurements 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 ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III and the ST150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR III due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.