Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 4 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III scores vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and HX20V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.