Nikon L610 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L610 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L610 was brought out 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L610 matches up against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 features physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L610 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon L610 will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L610 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.