Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000
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89 Imaging
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 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
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Replacement is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR III was manufactured 4 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR III grades against the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony a5000
GR III | a5000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | January 2014 | More recent by 58 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Clearer display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh GR III
a5000 | GR III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony a5000
GR III | a5000 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III against the a5000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and a5000.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR III to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-25 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $900 | $448 |