Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony W380
GR Digital III | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
W380 | GR Digital III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W380
GR Digital III | W380 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W380 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |