Nikon A10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon A10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A10 was announced 6 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A10 scores against the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A10 has outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon A10 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.