Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and GR Digital III is 83 and 92 respectively.

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.