Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A9 II

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured 11 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital III scores vs the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III features exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III versus the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and A9 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and A9 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will show greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind in sensor tech.