Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T
90 Imaging
68 Features
62 Overall
65


89 Imaging
57 Features
79 Overall
65
Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R

Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The GR III was revealed 5 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR III grades against the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony NEX-5T
GR III | NEX-5T | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh GR III
NEX-5T | GR III | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony NEX-5T
GR III | NEX-5T | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III features external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III against the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GR III to provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-25 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | 257g (0.57 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $900 | $400 |