Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL100

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung TL100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was introduced 9 years after the TL100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR III matches up against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside 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) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the TL100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and TL100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have an edge in sensor tech.