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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • New Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the CX1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The CX1 was launched 5 months before the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 grades vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 CX1 GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Ricoh CX1

 GR Digital III CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 CX1 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX1 versus the GR Digital III.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR Digital III will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-19 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $399