Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S3500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S3500 was brought out 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3500 matches up vs the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 versus the GR Digital III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S3500 will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.