Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2000

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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The GR Digital III was released 5 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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.

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.

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.