Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S2100

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 5 months earlier than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony S2100 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).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and S2100.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony S2100 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.