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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 7 years after the TX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR III grades against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony TX10

 GR III TX10 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2011Newer by 87 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh GR III

 TX10 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX10

 GR III TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III versus the TX10.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and TX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (257g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony TX10
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-09-25 2011-08-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $309