Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the CX2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The CX2 was launched within a month of the GR Digital III so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX2 matches up versus the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications 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 select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX2 compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR Digital III will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.