Nikon L21 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L21 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively close but the L21 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The L21 was brought out 7 months after the GR Digital III so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L21 scores vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L21 vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L21 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR Digital III will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L21 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.