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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR III and Sony W330, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was unveiled 8 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR III matches up against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony W330

 GR III W330 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GR III

 W330 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony W330

 GR III W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III and Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III and the W330.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and W330.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (257g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Sony W330
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (257 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony W330
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 6cm 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options 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 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $170