Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 13 months later than the GR Digital III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GR Digital III is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.