Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon_PowerShot_SX700_HS_0.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital III front Ricoh GR Digital III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-front.jpg)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The SX700 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX700 HS grades versus the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh GR Digital III
SX700 HS | GR Digital III | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Canon SX700 HS
GR Digital III | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III
SX700 HS | GR Digital III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the GR Digital III.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and GR Digital III is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and GR Digital III.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX700 HS will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $349 | $399 |