Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX10
- Replacement is Sony RX10 III

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The GR III was manufactured 3 years later than the RX10 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR III scores vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony RX10 II
GR III | RX10 II | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | June 2015 | Fresher by 41 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Ricoh GR III
RX10 II | GR III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX10 II
GR III | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR III against the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and RX10 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent GR III will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 pounds) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $900 | $998 |