Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70
90 Imaging
68 Features
62 Overall
65


93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Updated by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony H70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The GR III was released 7 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR III grades against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony H70
GR III | H70 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 94 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh GR III
H70 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony H70
GR III | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GR III versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR III compared to the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and H70.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR III vs Sony H70 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-09-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 257 gr (0.57 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $900 | $199 |