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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 8 years after the TX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR III grades versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony TX5

 GR III TX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2010More modern by 105 months
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh GR III

 TX5 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5

 GR III TX5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has outside dimensions 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GR III vs the TX5.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and TX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (257g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (257g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony TX5
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-09-25 2010-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 257g (0.57 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $239