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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 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
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and W380 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 5 months before the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony W380

 GR Digital III W380 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 W380 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W380

 GR Digital III W380 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III features physical measurements 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III against the W380.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and W380.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W380 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Sony W380
55
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Travel photography with Sony W380
63
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W380
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $44