Nikon B700 vs Ricoh GR III

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon B700 vs Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly similar but the B700 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The B700 was released 3 years before the GR III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the B700 scores versus the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the B700 vs the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and GR III is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and GR III.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The B700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged B700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.