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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was launched 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX6 scores against the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 CX6 GR Digital III 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Ricoh CX6

 GR Digital III CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 CX6 GR Digital III 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX6 vs the GR Digital III.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and GR Digital III.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The CX6 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent CX6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Ricoh CX6Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX6 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2009-07-27
Physical type 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $595 $399