Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR III was unveiled 2 years later than the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR III matches up vs the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and A68.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent GR III provides an edge in sensor technology.