Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured 17 months before the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III and the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX10 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.