Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GR III

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS grades against the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the GR III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and GR III is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and GR III.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.