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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was released 5 years later than the WB30F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR III scores versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung WB30F

 GR III WB30F 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2013More recent by 70 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh GR III

 WB30F GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB30F

 GR III WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR III against the WB30F.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WB30F.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257g)
good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung WB30F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-25 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $180