Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GR Digital III was brought out 3 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony H20
GR Digital III | H20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
H20 | GR Digital III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony H20
GR Digital III | H20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III and the H20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and H20.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H20 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $249 |