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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was unveiled 3 years prior to the A7 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR II matches up against the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony A7 III

 GR II A7 III 
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Ricoh GR II

 A7 III GR II 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2015More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony A7 III

 GR II A7 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II against the A7 III.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and A7 III is 89 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and A7 III.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 III will resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
50
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (610 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (610 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography information
Sony A7 III Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
32
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony A7 III
 Ricoh GR IISony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-06-17 2018-02-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 96
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 14.7
DXO Low light rating 1078 3730
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 610 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $599 $1,998