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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR III
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A7R II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was manufactured 3 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR III grades against the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A7R II

 GR III A7R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2015Fresher by 41 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Ricoh GR III

 A7R II GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1037kClearer display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A7R II

 GR III A7R II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has got external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR III against the A7R II.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and A7R II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will provide greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R II Portrait photography highlights
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Sony A7R II Street photography information
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than average (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (257g)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
Sony A7R II Vlogging features
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A7R II
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $2,913