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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was launched 6 months prior to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 SP-565UZ GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GR Digital III SP-565UZ 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh GR Digital III

 SP-565UZ GR Digital III 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the GR Digital III.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and GR Digital III is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and GR Digital III.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $399