Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR Digital III was brought out 3 years prior to the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III scores vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony HX10V
GR Digital III | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh GR Digital III
HX10V | GR Digital III | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX10V
GR Digital III | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with outside 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) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III vs the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and HX10V.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $616 |