Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GR III (APS-C) and RX100 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was released 6 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR III matches up versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR III versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR III versus the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and RX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III should have a benefit in sensor tech.