Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was launched 4 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7800 matches up vs the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the P7800 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and GR Digital III is 82 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and GR Digital III.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P7800 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.