Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was brought out 5 years before the GR III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS against the GR III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and GR III is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and GR III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR III will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.