Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2021

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The GR Digital III was revealed 13 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR Digital III matches up against the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony ZV-E10
GR Digital III | ZV-E10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
ZV-E10 | GR Digital III | |||
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Introduced | July 2021 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 146 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony ZV-E10
GR Digital III | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Exact same display resolution |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and ZV-E10.
All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-E10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony ZV-E10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 150 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 343 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 440 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $699 |