Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P7000 was launched 17 months after the GR Digital III which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P7000 matches up versus the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P7000 and the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and GR Digital III is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern P7000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.