Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GR II and Sony A7S III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR II matches up against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II vs the A7S III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and A7S III.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR II will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GR II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.