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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 II
  • Successor is Sony RX100 IV
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor size.

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The GR II was unveiled 14 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GR II scores against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sony RX100 III

 GR II RX100 III 
LaunchedJune 2015May 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution1230k1229kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Ricoh GR II

 RX100 III GR II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 III

 GR II RX100 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II versus the RX100 III.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and RX100 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 III will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 III
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Sony RX100 III Street photography features
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
50
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
67
lighter than others (251g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competition in class (290g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography info
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
32
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
80
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 III
 Ricoh GR IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2014-05-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1078 495
Other
Battery life 320 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $748