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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TX20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 3 years before the TX20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony TX20

 GR Digital III TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 TX20 GR Digital III 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony TX20

 GR Digital III TX20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the TX20.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and TX20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX20 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
55
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony TX20
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-27 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $330