Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III
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Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
- 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR III

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon RP versus Ricoh GR III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the GR III (24MP) is very similar but the RP (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

The RP was launched 5 months later than the GR III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the RP grades against the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Ricoh GR III
RP | GR III | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Canon RP
GR III | RP |
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Common features in the Canon RP and Ricoh GR III
RP | GR III | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2018 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon RP features external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).
Examine the Canon RP versus Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RP compared to the GR III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and GR III is 70 and 90 respectively.

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GR III.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Ricoh GR III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon EOS RP | Ricoh GR III |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-02-14 | 2018-09-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 4779 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-16 |
Macro focus distance | - | 6cm |
Number of lenses | 17 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 257g (0.57 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2977 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $999 | $900 |