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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced September 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR III versus Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was unveiled 8 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR III scores against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony TX9

 GR III TX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2010More modern by 101 months
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh GR III

 TX9 GR III 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony TX9

 GR III TX9 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III provides outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR III and the TX9.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and TX9.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will render more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GR III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony TX9
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2018-09-25 2010-07-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.57 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $799