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Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Canon RP
(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
Ricoh GR III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Ricoh GR III

 RP GR III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Canon RP

 GR III RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Ricoh GR III

 RP GR III 
RevealedFebruary 2019September 2018Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
68
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography features
Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
69
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon RP vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Ricoh GR III
 Canon EOS RPRicoh GR III
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