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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Sony A200
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A200

 GR III A200 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2008More recent by 125 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh GR III

 A200 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A200

 GR III A200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
Sony A200 Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A200
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha DSLR-A200
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