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Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X II
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon G1 X III versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and GR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was announced 4 years after the GR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X III matches up against the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Ricoh GR

 G1 X III GR 
LaunchedOctober 2017April 2013Newer by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G1 X III

 GR G1 X III 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Ricoh GR

 G1 X III GR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III features outer measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X III versus Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X III vs the GR.

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and GR is 82 and 90 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and GR.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon G1 X III to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G1 X III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Ricoh GR Street photography information
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (200 shots)
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X III
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
62
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIRicoh GR
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh GR
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2013-04-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 200 photos 290 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $971