Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements 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 SX510 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS against the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and GR Digital III is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and GR Digital III.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX510 HS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.