Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

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.

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

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.