Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and GR II (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 6 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital III scores vs the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GR II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital III and the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and GR II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.