Canon D30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon D30 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the D30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was introduced 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D30 matches up versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon D30 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon D30 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.