Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The CX6 was introduced 7 years prior to the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX6 matches up versus the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX6 and the GR III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and GR III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will provide you with extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.