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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 6 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR Digital III scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony T900

 GR Digital III T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 T900 GR Digital III 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T900

 GR Digital III T900 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with external 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III vs the T900.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and T900.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony T900 will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Sony T900
55
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony T900
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $300