Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was launched 5 years before the A3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides 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) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III and the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and A3000 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and A3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A3000 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.