Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX30

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR Digital III grades vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III and the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and TX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.