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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was announced 11 months prior to the A6100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR III matches up vs the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A6100

 GR III A6100 
Display resolution1037k922kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh GR III

 A6100 GR III 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2018More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A6100

 GR III A6100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III versus the A6100.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and A6100.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged GR III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (257g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
75
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography highlights
Sony A6100 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
86
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A6100
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha a6100
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257g (0.57 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $748