Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V
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![Ricoh GR Digital III front Ricoh GR Digital III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/Sony-HX9V-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
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The GR Digital III was announced 24 months prior to the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony HX9V
GR Digital III | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh GR Digital III
HX9V | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony HX9V
GR Digital III | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with external 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III against the HX9V.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V size comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and HX9V.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $328 |