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Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GR II was announced 6 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR II matches up vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony G3

 GR II G3 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2009Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh GR II

 G3 GR II 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony G3

 GR II G3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the G3.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (251 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
50
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average (251g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
32
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony G3
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-06-17 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $200