Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was announced 6 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR III matches up against the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR III versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR III and the NEX-5R.

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

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR III to provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.