Nikon L24 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L24 was brought out 19 months after the GR Digital III which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L24 scores versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L24 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L24 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon L24 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern L24 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.