Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the M550 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The M550 was announced 6 months later than the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M550 grades vs the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M550 against the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M550 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Kodak M550 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.