Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A100

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was announced 3 years later than the A100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital III and the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and A100.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more recent GR Digital III provides an edge in sensor technology.