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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was introduced 8 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR III scores against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony TX7

 GR III TX7 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 107 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh GR III

 TX7 GR III 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX7

 GR III TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III offers outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III compared to the TX7.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and TX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR III with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will give you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Sony TX7
69
lighter than competition (257 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
69
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony TX7
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $300