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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR III was brought out 8 years after the A450 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR III scores versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A450

 GR III A450 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 107 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Ricoh GR III

 A450 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A450

 GR III A450 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III and the A450.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and A450.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GR III to provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR III will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony A450 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (257g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A450
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-09-25 2010-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 gr (0.57 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $1,241