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Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was released 8 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR III matches up vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony WX5

 GR III WX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2010More modern by 101 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh GR III

 WX5 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX5

 GR III WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GR III against the WX5.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and WX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer GR III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Sony WX5
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
above average ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
has touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony WX5
 Ricoh GR IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-09-25 2010-07-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.57 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $250