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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony RX100 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony RX100 III

 GR III RX100 III 
LaunchedSeptember 2018May 2014Fresher by 54 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Ricoh GR III

 RX100 III GR III 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1037kClearer screen (+192k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 III

 GR III RX100 III 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Sony RX100 III Sports photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
69
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 III
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
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