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Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
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Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A (16MP) and GR III (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A was unveiled 6 years prior to the GR III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A grades against the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Ricoh GR III

 A GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Nikon A

 GR III A 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2013More modern by 64 months
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A and Ricoh GR III

 A GR III 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A and the GR III.

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A and GR III is 88 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A and GR III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GR III to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography information
Ricoh GR III Street photography information
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (299 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A Sports photography details
Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
47
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A
Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
63
lighter than average (299g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
31
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (299g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon A vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Ricoh GR III
 Nikon Coolpix ARicoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Ricoh GR III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-06 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 257g (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
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