Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was introduced 7 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR III matches up versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III compared to the NEX-5N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR III to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have a benefit in sensor technology.