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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Updated by Ricoh GR III
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A6300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was revealed 2 years after the A6300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR III scores vs the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A6300

 GR III A6300 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2016More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Ricoh GR III

 A6300 GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A6300

 GR III A6300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III versus the A6300.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and A6300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger GR III will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony A6300 Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography advice
Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
75
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Sony A6300 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
69
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
35
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A6300
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha a6300
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2016-02-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 gr (0.57 pounds) 404 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $889