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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung ST600

 GR III ST600 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh GR III

 ST600 GR III 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k1037kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung ST600

 GR III ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Samsung ST600 Street photography information
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (257g)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung ST600
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 102400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 gr (0.57 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $330