Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5200 was unveiled 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S5200 matches up versus the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 vs the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5200 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S5200 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.