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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was released 5 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR III grades versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A3000

 GR III A3000 
IntroducedSeptember 2018August 2013More recent by 62 months
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GR III

 A3000 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A3000

 GR III A3000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR III and the A3000.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and A3000.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (257g)
great ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony A3000
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (257 grams)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (257g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
26
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A3000
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha A3000
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2013-08-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 102400 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $398