Ricoh GR III vs Samsung ST90

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung ST90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was released 7 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GR III matches up vs the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications 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).

Check out the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the ST90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and ST90.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR III because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.