Canon G1 X II vs Ricoh GR III

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X II versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and GR III (24MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and GR III (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 X II matches up vs the GR III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II features outer measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X II versus the GR III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and GR III is 76 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and GR III.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will show extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 X II will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.