Ricoh GR III vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A77, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was launched 7 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR III grades versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III and the A77.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and A77.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher GR III should have an edge in sensor innovation.