Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma SD10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and SD10 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR Digital III grades against the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital III against the SD10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR Digital III will deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.