Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GR III

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly well matched but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years prior to the GR III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up against the GR III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS vs the GR III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and GR III is 80 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and GR III.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX410 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.