Canon R6 vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we are matching up the Canon R6 and Ricoh GR III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was revealed 22 months after the GR III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R6 grades against the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 and Ricoh GR III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R6 and the GR III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and GR III is 61 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and GR III.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher R6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.