Ricoh GR vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 21 months after the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR grades against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR provides external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR compared to the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern GR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.