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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and W550 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GR III was launched 7 years after the W550 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR III scores vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony W550

 GR III W550 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2011More modern by 88 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh GR III

 W550 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony W550

 GR III W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III provides physical 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) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GR III compared to the W550.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR III due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Sony W550
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Sony W550
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (257g)
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Sony W550
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony W550
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-09-25 2011-07-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail price $900 $119