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Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was announced 9 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR III scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony T900

 GR III T900 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2009More recent by 117 months
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh GR III

 T900 GR III 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony T900

 GR III T900 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR III vs the T900.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257g)
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony T900
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony T900
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $300