Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX30 IS 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 large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was introduced 9 years prior to the GR III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS vs the GR III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and GR III is 64 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and GR III.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR III will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.