Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured very close to the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR Digital III grades against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III versus the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and WX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.