Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GR Digital III grades against the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys physical 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and WG-20.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.