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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was unveiled 7 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR III grades vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung WB700

 GR III WB700 
ReleasedSeptember 2018December 2010Fresher by 95 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper display (+423k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh GR III

 WB700 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB700

 GR III WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR III and the WB700.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WB700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (257g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
69
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung WB700
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung WB700
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-25 2010-12-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) -
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $300