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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung WB350F

 GR III WB350F 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 58 months
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh GR III

 WB350F GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB350F

 GR III WB350F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (257g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (257 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (257g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung WB350F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-25 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257g (0.57 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $260