Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a in depth overview of the Leica C versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The C was unveiled 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the C grades versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica C offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the C versus the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica C to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger C will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.