Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
GR | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | April 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GR
Galaxy Camera 3G | GR | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
GR | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |