Ricoh GR III vs Sony W810

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W810, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close but the GR III (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was released 4 years after the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR III grades vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR III against the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and W810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GR III will have an advantage in sensor technology.