Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S630 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S630 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S630 was revealed 5 months earlier than the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S630 matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S630 and the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S630 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S630 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.