Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX620 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 sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was introduced 6 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS grades versus the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.