Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 7 years after the TX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR III grades against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III versus the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and TX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.