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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GR III (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was announced 20 months earlier than the ZV-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR III matches up vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 GR III ZV-1 
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GR III

		

		

			
 ZV-1 GR III 
AnnouncedMay 2020September 2018Newer by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 GR III ZV-1 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III against the ZV-1.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and ZV-1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GR III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
81
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
73
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
84
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than average (257 grams)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 no moving screen
85
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
76
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 fixed focal length (28mm)
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average (257 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
69
 has manual focus
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 missing Timelapse mode
70
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
37
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (257 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GR IIISony ZV-1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-09-25 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 257g (0.57 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $750