Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we are matching up the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was manufactured 6 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MII vs the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and GR Digital III is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MII will render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII provides a benefit in sensor technology.