Ricoh GR III vs Sony QX10

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GR III and Sony QX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was announced 5 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR III grades versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III offers 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 QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III compared to the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and QX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.