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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was introduced 8 years after the S2100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR III grades against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony S2100

 GR III S2100 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 107 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh GR III

 S2100 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100

 GR III S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers exterior dimensions 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GR III and the S2100.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (257 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony S2100
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-09-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $0