Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
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- 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
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G15 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G15 was revealed 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| G15 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 39 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon G15
| GR Digital III | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| G15 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 has physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 and the GR Digital III.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and GR Digital III is 86 and 92 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and GR Digital III.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon G15 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $399 |