Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX270 HS grades vs the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS against the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX270 HS will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.