Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was revealed 9 years before the GR III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX4 matches up against the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 versus the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and GR III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX4 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.