Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB1100F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB1100F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was launched 4 years after the WB1100F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR III matches up vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III offers external 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) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR III against the WB1100F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and WB1100F.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GR III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.