Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A300

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A300 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 19 months later than the A300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GR Digital III scores versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with exterior measurements 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 A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and A300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The fresher GR Digital III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.