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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(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
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly close but the GR III (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was released 5 years after the RX1R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR III grades against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony RX1R

 GR III RX1R 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2013Newer by 64 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh GR III

 RX1R GR III 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony RX1R

 GR III RX1R 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GR III versus the RX1R.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and RX1R.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The GR III comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent GR III provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-09-25 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.0
Macro focus range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $2,798