Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was launched 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital III grades against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III against the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor tech.