Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is pretty close but the G7 X MII (1") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up against the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and GR III is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and GR III.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older G7 X MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.