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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G12 was revealed 19 months later than the GR Digital III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G12 scores against the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 G12 GR Digital III 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon G12

 GR Digital III G12 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 G12 GR Digital III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the GR Digital III.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and GR Digital III is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern G12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401g)
55
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital III
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
25
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
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 Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $399