Ricoh GR III vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR III versus Sony HX90V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was announced 3 years after the HX90V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR III matches up against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and HX90V.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR III will render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.