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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was launched 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GR Digital III scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony W650

 GR Digital III W650 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 W650 GR Digital III 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W650

 GR Digital III W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III offers physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III against the W650.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W650 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
55
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Travel photography with Sony W650
63
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Landscape photography with Sony W650
45
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony W650
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $140