Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W350

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 5 months before the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has 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) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III vs the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and W350.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W350 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.