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Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR III versus Sony H400, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was introduced 4 years after the H400 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR III matches up vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony H400

 GR III H400 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2014Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh GR III

 H400 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony H400

 GR III H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III features 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) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GR III and the H400.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and H400.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Sony H400
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
40
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography factors
Sony H400 Street photography factors
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
75
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging information
Sony H400 Vlogging information
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
26
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony H400
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257g (0.57 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $900 $268