Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh PX

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 3 years before the PX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR Digital III scores vs the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with outer 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) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III vs the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and PX.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh PX will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.