Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Ricoh CX1
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GR Digital III
CX1 | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | July 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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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 |