Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6300 was released 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6300 matches up against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S6300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S6300 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S6300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.