Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W570

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and W570 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was launched 17 months before the W570 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR Digital III grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III vs the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and W570.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind in sensor technology.