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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • New Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P330 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P330 was launched 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P330 scores versus the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 P330 GR Digital III 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Nikon P330

 GR Digital III P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 P330 GR Digital III 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P330 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 compared to the GR Digital III.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P330 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent P330 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
63
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital III
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Nikon Coolpix P330Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-04 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $399