Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony H55

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 10 months prior to the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR Digital III grades against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys physical measurements 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and H55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H55 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.