Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX10

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR III was introduced 7 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR III scores versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR III versus the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and WX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GR III will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR III is going to have an edge in sensor tech.