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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 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
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was released 9 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big difference 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 W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR III scores against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony W220

 GR III W220 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2009Fresher by 119 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh GR III

 W220 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony W220

 GR III W220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR III versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III versus the W220.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and W220.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR III due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher GR III will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony W220
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Sony W220
69
lighter than others (257g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (257 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony W220
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257g (0.57 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $160