Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor size.

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The GR III was unveiled 10 months before the RX100 VII so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR III matches up vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and RX100 VII.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.