Canon 500D vs Ricoh GR III

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 500D versus Ricoh GR III, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and GR III (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 10 years before the GR III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 500D grades versus the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D and Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 500D Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D versus Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 500D and the GR III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and GR III is 70 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and GR III.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR III to offer you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 500D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.