Ricoh GR III vs Sony W830

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W830, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 4 years after the W830 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR III matches up against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside dimensions 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR III compared to the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and W830.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.