Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W320

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and W320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 5 months earlier than the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GR Digital III scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III has physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III and the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and W320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W320 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.