Ricoh GR III vs Sony HX7V

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GR III and Sony HX7V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was revealed 7 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR III matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III compared to the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GR III will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.