Ricoh GR Digital III

Ricoh GR Digital III is Ricoh's Small Sensor Compact digital camera first launched on July of 2009. The camera has got a 10MP, CCD 1/1.7" size sensor with a full resolution of 3648 x 2736.

Ricoh introduced the updated Ricoh GR Digital IV (Read Full Comparison) as a way to replace this model.

The GR Digital III comes in at #117 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and over-all #978 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please check out our Advanced camera filter to get camera ratings based on your personalized requirements.

Below is a chart of specific factors used in the rating system.

The Ricoh GR Digital III is part of a family of products. You can read the complete list underneath.

You can view the GR Digital III from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a shortlist of pluses and minuses of the Ricoh GR Digital III based on factors which are often regarded as important in a digital camera.

The Ricoh GR Digital III is run by the GR engine III chip. The sensor specification on the Ricoh GR Digital III is 7.44mm x 5.58mm (1/1.7"). The 42 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2.

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The CCD sensor boasts 10 megapixels and provides a standard ISO range of 64 to 1600. RAW files are supported which means that the user has more room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath illustrates the GR Digital III's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The GR Digital III sensor comes with a crop factor of 4.8 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Ricoh GR Digital III has a weight of 0.46 pounds (208 grams or 7.34 ounces) and features outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0"). The weight of average Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 grams and the Ricoh GR Digital III is weightier than other rivals.

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Underneath is a image of the Ricoh GR Digital III alongside a softdrink so you're able to have a sense of its size.

The top view just below will illustrate the button layout on the GR Digital III.

The GR Digital III houses a built in lens with a fixed focal length of 28mm meaning that you don't have the ability to zoom.

At it's widest 28mm, it provides an aperture of f1.9 which is terrific in low light situations and getting a shallow depth of field. It would also enable you to go with a lower ISO to produce cleaner images.

The GR Digital III has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to send images and in some cases change settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Many apps also enable a Liveview and release the shutter when you are not near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external display. A good number of cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack with the USB port.

The highest possible video quality on the Ricoh GR Digital III is 640 x 480 and it can save in file format. 480p is low by today's requirements. You should really strive for a minimum 1080p quality for video recording. The body does not offer a mic or headphone socket which means you get zero control over your audio. It is perhaps a better idea to have a look at a different model in case you want decent audio in your videos.

Ricoh GR Digital III does not have environment sealing so rainy conditions could ruin the camera.

The Ricoh GR Digital III has got a 3" fixed screen with a resolution of 920k dots.

Sadly the screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Ricoh GR Digital III are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (optional)

Viewfinders can be really beneficial during sunny outdoor conditions which can easily make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to view.

The max shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Ricoh GR Digital III has got both inbuilt flash and also external flash support.

Ricoh GR Digital III has got only Contrast Detect AF and is missing Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot snappier and precise than Contrast Detect focusing.

Ricoh GR Digital III supports manual focus when needed during low light situations or you want to have more accurate control on focus.

The average Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 has the best (470) battery life within this range of cameras.

Below is a collection of Small Sensor Compact cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
GR Digital III vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
GR Digital III vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
GR Digital III vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
GR Digital III vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
GR Digital III vs G16360 yesnono

The following graph gives a outline of the Ricoh GR Digital III for varying categories of photography. To see more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Ricoh GR Digital III has a score of 40 which is dreadful, and means the camera is not very good for portraits. Photographing portraits leans greatly towards sensor size, RAW support in addition to the capability to work with off-camera flash.

With a moderate points tally of 55, the Ricoh GR Digital III is reasonably appropriate to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A dreadful sports photography points total of 17 means the Ricoh GR Digital III is not very good for taking photos of sports. A camera should have great tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important in getting a travel camera. Overall, the Ricoh GR Digital III gets a above average 63 for a travel camera which makes it a fine pick to take with you on your journeys.

For those who are looking to choose a digital camera for landscape photos, the most critical factor will be image quality. The Ricoh GR Digital III at it's dreadful rating of 45 as a landscape camera is not very good in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should posses a moving display screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Ricoh GR Digital III is not very good as a vlog camera as it delivers a dreadful rating of 25.

If you are trying to find replacements to the GR Digital III, below is a range of the highest scored cameras which fall within the category of Small Sensor Compact.

The line chart down below provides you a bird's eye view of the GR Digital III vs it's highest scored rivals listed above.

Following are several cameras you might regard as alternate options. To read a thorough comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.