Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3300 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3300 was brought out 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3300 scores against the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

See the Nikon S3300 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 vs the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S3300 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S3300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.