Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX5

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was launched 10 months before the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR Digital III scores against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III and the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and HX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GR Digital III has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor tech.