Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A37

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A37 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was introduced 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital III vs the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and A37.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A37 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital III is going to be behind in sensor tech.