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Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The G16 was revealed 4 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G16 scores vs the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 G16 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon G16

 GR Digital III G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 G16 GR Digital III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 against the GR Digital III.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and GR Digital III is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon G16 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356g)
55
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography info
64
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (356g)
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Canon PowerShot G16Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $399