Ricoh GR III vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was manufactured 4 years after the W800 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR III grades vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III offers external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an edge in sensor tech.