Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GR Digital III scores vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III vs the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5R will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.