Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was manufactured 4 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR III grades against the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has outside measurements 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III against the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and a5000.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR III to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.