Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H300

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and H300 (20MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was announced 5 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III grades against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys exterior 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and H300.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H300 will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.