Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A65

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was revealed 3 years earlier than the A65 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III against the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.