Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR III

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was released 5 years prior to the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades against the GR III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS versus the GR III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and GR III is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and GR III.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.