Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A495 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A495 was launched 6 months later than the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A495 scores against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| A495 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon A495
| GR Digital III | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| A495 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 and the GR Digital III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and GR Digital III.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The A495 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.
Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $109 | $399 |
