Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 III

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GR was manufactured 13 months before the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GR grades versus the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR against the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX100 III.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.