Nikon S31 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S31 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively close but the S31 (1/2.9") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was launched 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S31 matches up vs the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S31 against the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and GR Digital III.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S31 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The fresher S31 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.