Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GR III

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 7 years earlier than the GR III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS scores against the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications 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 SX240 HS and Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and GR III is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and GR III.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR III will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.