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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 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
  • Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR Digital III grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony WX30

 GR Digital III WX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 WX30 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX30

 GR Digital III WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got external dimensions 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III versus the WX30.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and WX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX30 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
55
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony WX30
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $259