Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was manufactured 7 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR III grades against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III offers outside measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR III and the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GR III will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.