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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was launched 7 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious 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 ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GR III grades vs the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung ST65

 GR III ST65 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh GR III

 ST65 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung ST65

 GR III ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III comes with 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) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR III versus the ST65.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and ST65.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (257g)
good ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (28mm)
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung ST65
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-25 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lb) -
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $130