Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 X II matches up against the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II against the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.