Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor size.

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The GR II was unveiled 14 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GR II scores against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and RX100 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 III will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.