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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital III grades vs the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony A99 II

 GR Digital III A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 A99 II GR Digital III 
RevealedSeptember 2016July 2009Newer by 87 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A99 II

 GR Digital III A99 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III against the A99 II.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and A99 II is 92 and 57 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and A99 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will provide you with extra detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
86
has manual focus
MP count great (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Sony A99 II
55
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
Sony A99 II Sports photography details
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
63
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
MP count great (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony A99 II
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-07-27 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lb) 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photographs
Battery format - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $399 $3,198