Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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![Canon PowerShot G11 front Canon PowerShot G11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G11/Canon-G11-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital III front Ricoh GR Digital III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-front.jpg)
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Announced December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(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
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G11 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").
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The G11 was revealed 5 months after the GR Digital III so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G11 grades against the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
G11 | GR Digital III | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon G11
GR Digital III | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Ricoh GR Digital III
G11 | GR Digital III | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | December 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon G11 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G11 and the GR Digital III.
![Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and GR Digital III is 83 and 92 respectively.
![Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and GR Digital III.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
![Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-12-16 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $399 |