Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GR III

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was released 10 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up against the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS against the GR III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and GR III is 64 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and GR III.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will produce more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.