Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX350

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was launched 4 years after the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR III grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR III compared to the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and WX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer GR III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.