Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was released 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS grades vs the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS against the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and GR Digital III is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX150 IS will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.