Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The S1000pj was released very close to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1000pj scores against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj and the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1000pj due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S1000pj will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.