Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX30V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was released 3 years prior to the HX30V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR Digital III grades vs the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX30V 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).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and HX30V.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.