Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

The N100 was launched 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the N100 scores against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
N100 | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon N100
GR Digital III | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III
N100 | GR Digital III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 against the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and GR Digital III is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and GR Digital III.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon N100 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher N100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $399 |