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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 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
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR III was released 4 years after the A6000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR III matches up versus the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A6000

 GR III A6000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018April 2014More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh GR III

 A6000 GR III 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A6000

 GR III A6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III versus the A6000.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger GR III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (28mm)
72
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
33
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (344 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A6000
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha a6000
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2014-04-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $548