Canon G1 X vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and GR III (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was revealed 7 years before the GR III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G1 X grades against the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X offers outer measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X compared to the GR III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and GR III is 75 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and GR III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will offer you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.