Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR III grades versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GR III vs the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh GR III to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.