Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F
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![Ricoh GR III front Ricoh GR III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-III/Ricoh-GR-III-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung WB850F
GR III | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 82 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh GR III
WB850F | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB850F
GR III | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |