Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX1

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony TX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was unveiled 9 years after the TX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR III grades against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has got 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) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and TX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give you more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have a benefit in sensor technology.