Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T90

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.