Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony WX5
GR III | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | July 2010 | More modern by 101 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 461k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh GR III
WX5 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX5
GR III | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Ricoh GR III and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |