Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L26 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The L26 was brought out 2 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L26 grades versus the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Nikon L26 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L26 and the GR Digital III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L26 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L26 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern L26 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.