Ricoh GR III vs Sony W570

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W570, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was unveiled 7 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR III grades vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has got outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GR III vs the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and W570.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR III will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GR III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.