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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital III was brought out 7 months earlier than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR Digital III grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GR Digital III GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GR Digital III 
IntroducedMarch 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GR Digital III GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older GR Digital III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
55
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
63
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
decent sized screen (3")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Ricoh GR Digital IIIRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-27 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208g (0.46 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $349