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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III and Sony S930, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GR III was brought out 9 years after the S930 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR III scores versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony S930

 GR III S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2009More modern by 119 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1037k112kCrisper display (+925k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh GR III

 S930 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony S930

 GR III S930 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GR III and the S930.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and S930.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony S930
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (28mm)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Sony S930
69
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Sony S930
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony S930
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $219