Ricoh GR Digital III vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital III features external 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) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III against the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.