Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly close but the Z915 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z915 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z915 scores against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z915 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.