Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR Digital III scores versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony S2000
GR Digital III | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
S2000 | GR Digital III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony S2000
GR Digital III | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III against the S2000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and S2000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GR Digital III has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $225 |