Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced July 2009
- Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and T90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GR Digital III was manufactured 6 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital III matches up against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony T90
GR Digital III | T90 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
T90 | GR Digital III | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T90
GR Digital III | T90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got outer dimensions 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 T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III versus the T90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and T90.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony T90 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $259 |