Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX210 IS was launched 9 years prior to the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the GR III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 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).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the GR III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and GR III is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and GR III.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.