Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GR II was announced 6 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR II matches up vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.