Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB350F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was announced 4 years later than the WB350F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR III matches up versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has got physical dimensions 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III against the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and WB350F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger GR III will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.