Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX100 III

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 3 years before the RX100 III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 III will resolve greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.