Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S930
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S930 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
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Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GR Digital III was announced 7 months after the S930 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony S930
| GR Digital III | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+808k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| S930 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony S930
| GR Digital III | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III vs the S930.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and S930.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GR Digital III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | GR engine III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $399 | $219 |