Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was manufactured 18 months later than the GR Digital III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up vs the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 against the GR Digital III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VG-120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.