Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR III

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the XC10 (1") and GR III (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the XC10 scores versus the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 compared to the GR III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and GR III is 54 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and GR III.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.