Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 8 years after the TX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR III grades versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GR III vs the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and TX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an edge in sensor innovation.