Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS scores versus the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and GR Digital III.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon A3400 IS will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.