Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.