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Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
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
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 N100 GR Digital III 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon N100

 GR Digital III N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 N100 GR Digital III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
55
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
65
great battery (330 shots)
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (289g)
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Canon PowerShot N100Ricoh GR Digital III
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