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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 8 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GR Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k0kSharper screen (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GR

 Galaxy Camera 3G GR 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent GR is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
74
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
61
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh GRSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-17 2012-08-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 -
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $971 $606