Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 3 years before the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III has exterior measurements 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and HX200V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor technology.