Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Old Model is Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A7S II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR Digital III was released 7 years earlier than the A7S II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony A7S II
GR Digital III | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Ricoh GR Digital III
A7S II | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 75 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A7S II
GR Digital III | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A7S II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital III and the A7S II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and A7S II.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7S II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR engine III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 627g (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $2,767 |