Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GR III

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was released 10 years earlier than the GR III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS against the GR III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and GR III is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and GR III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.