Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was unveiled 7 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GR III grades vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has physical 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GR III compared to the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and ST30.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.