Ricoh GR III vs Sony W730

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W730, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was revealed 5 years later than the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR III matches up vs the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GR III and the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and W730.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.