Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-5N which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital III grades vs the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to 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") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the NEX-5N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.