Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was revealed at a similar time to the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6000 grades vs the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| 6000 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Olympus 6000
| GR Digital III | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| 6000 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the GR Digital III.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and GR Digital III.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The 6000 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $259 | $399 |