Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was announced 9 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR III scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR III vs the T900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have an edge in sensor technology.