Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR III

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX530 HS versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS grades vs the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and GR III is 69 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and GR III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.