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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 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. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 SX600 HS GR Digital III 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon SX600 HS

 GR Digital III SX600 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III

 SX600 HS GR Digital III 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the GR Digital III.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
70
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSRicoh GR Digital III
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $399