Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon AW100 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The AW100 was unveiled 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW100 scores vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 against the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and GR Digital III.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AW100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon AW100 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern AW100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.