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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured 3 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital III grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GR Digital III GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GR Digital III GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedJuly 2009November 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III features exterior dimensions 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 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
55
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
63
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
49
flash built-in
bad battery (320 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Ricoh GR Digital IIIRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.9 f/2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $566