Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively close but the L19 (1/2.5") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was brought out 5 months prior to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L19 grades vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 against the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR Digital III will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.