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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB850F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was released 6 years after the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GR III grades against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung WB850F

 GR III WB850F 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 82 months
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh GR III

 WB850F GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB850F

 GR III WB850F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III provides outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR III vs the WB850F.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WB850F.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
69
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung WB850F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-25 2012-01-09
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $599