Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR III

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is pretty similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was released 7 months prior to the GR III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G900 scores versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 and the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and GR III is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and GR III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR III will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.