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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A6400, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was launched 3 months prior to the A6400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GR III grades against the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A6400

 GR III A6400 
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh GR III

 A6400 GR III 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A6400

 GR III A6400 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2019Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has got outer 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 A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR III and the A6400.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and A6400.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
81
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (257g)
great ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony A6400
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
76
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (257 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A6400
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Alpha a6400
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2019-01-15
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $898