Ricoh GR III vs Sony HX350

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony HX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was unveiled 22 months after the HX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR III grades against the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III comes with physical 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) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III versus the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an advantage in sensor technology.