Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR III scores vs the ZV-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got outside 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 ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") along with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR III vs the ZV-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and ZV-1 II is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and ZV-1 II.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.