Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was introduced 8 years after the S2100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR III grades against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers 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) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GR III and the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.