Ricoh GR III vs Sony A290

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A290, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was manufactured 8 years later than the A290 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR III matches up against the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III features outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GR III vs the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and A290.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR III to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GR III should have an advantage in sensor technology.