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Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
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
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Photography Glossary

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D7200 versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7200 was manufactured 4 years before the GR III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D7200 grades vs the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Ricoh GR III

 D7200 GR III 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1037kClearer display (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Nikon D7200

 GR III D7200 
ReleasedSeptember 2018March 2015Newer by 43 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Ricoh GR III

 D7200 GR III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7200 versus Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D7200 vs the GR III.

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and GR III is 59 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and GR III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D7200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (1,110 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (257 grams)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
69
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Ricoh GR III
 Nikon D7200Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D7200 Ricoh GR III
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-03-02 2018-09-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lb) 257 grams (0.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,100 $900