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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was launched 2 months prior to the GR Digital III so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 SX200 IS GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon SX200 IS

 GR Digital III SX200 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III

 SX200 IS GR Digital III 
LaunchedMay 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the GR Digital III.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $399