Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was manufactured 3 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GR III scores versus the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III has got outside 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III and the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and RX100 IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.