Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") have different sensor size.

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The GR III was revealed 5 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR III matches up vs the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR III compared to the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer GR III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.