Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX1

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was introduced about the same time to the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital III grades versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.