Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GR III (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was manufactured 10 years prior to the GR III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX2 matches up versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 compared to the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and GR III is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and GR III.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will give you extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.