Ricoh GR III vs Sony W230

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W230, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GR III was manufactured 9 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR III grades against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys 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) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR III against the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and W230.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.