Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung ST600, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was introduced 8 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GR III scores versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR III versus the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.