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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GR II and Sony A7S III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR II matches up against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony A7S III

 GR II A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh GR II

 A7S III GR II 
IntroducedJuly 2020June 2015Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1230kClearer display (+210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony A7S III

 GR II A7S III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features 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 A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II vs the A7S III.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and A7S III.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR II will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GR II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Sony A7S III Street photography info
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
67
lighter than competitors (251g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (600 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
32
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh GR IISony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-06-17 2020-07-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 13.3
DXO Low light rating 1078 2993
Other
Battery life 320 shots 600 shots
Type 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $599 $3,499