Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Released July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SX240 HS was brought out 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh GR Digital III
SX240 HS | GR Digital III | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon SX240 HS
GR Digital III | SX240 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III
SX240 HS | GR Digital III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the GR Digital III.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and GR Digital III.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX240 HS will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 230 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $399 |