Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX50 HS was announced 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and GR Digital III is 65 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX50 HS will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.