Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Launched July 2008
- New Model is Sony A230

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR III and Sony A200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The GR III was launched 10 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR III matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A200
GR III | A200 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2008 | More recent by 125 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh GR III
A200 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A200
GR III | A200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has external 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 A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR III and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR III versus the A200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and A200.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh GR III to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-09-25 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257g (0.57 pounds) | 572g (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Compact Flash |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $900 | $100 |