Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Announced July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR Digital III was released 9 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sony RX100 VI
GR Digital III | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Ricoh GR Digital III
RX100 VI | GR Digital III | |||
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Released | June 2018 | July 2009 | Newer by 107 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sony RX100 VI
GR Digital III | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the RX100 VI.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and RX100 VI.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR engine III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $1,198 |