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Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X MII
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 6 years later than the GR and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Ricoh GR

 G7 X MIII GR 
LaunchedJuly 2019April 2013More recent by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon G7 X MIII

 GR G7 X MIII 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Ricoh GR

 G7 X MIII GR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MIII and the GR.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and GR.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (245g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
low battery life (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competitors (304g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
71
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 per charge)
62
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Vlogging features
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIRicoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Ricoh GR
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-09 2013-04-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 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 235 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $749 $971