Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB750

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung WB750, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB750 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was unveiled 7 years after the WB750 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR III scores versus the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers outer 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 WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III against the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will provide you with more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.