Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GR III

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and GR III (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 10 years before the GR III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital III scores versus the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III vs the GR III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and GR III.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR III will give you more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.