Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh GR III

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is very well matched but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years before the GR III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX540 HS grades vs the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and GR III is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and GR III.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX540 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.