Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
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- 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
- Successor is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Older Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GR III was announced 4 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR III grades against the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony RX100 III
GR III | RX100 III | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | May 2014 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Ricoh GR III
RX100 III | GR III | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+192k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 III
GR III | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the RX100 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and RX100 III.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 lb) | 290 gr (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $900 | $748 |