Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 11 months later than the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.