Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX500

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was brought out 3 years later than the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR III grades versus the WX500 when it comes 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-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III features external 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III compared to the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WX500.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.