Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II
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![Ricoh GR III front Ricoh GR III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-III/Ricoh-GR-III-front.jpg)
![Sony ZV-1 Mark II front Sony ZV-1 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II/Sony-ZV-1-II-front.jpg)
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
- Launched September 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Updated by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Announced May 2023
- Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") feature different sensor measurements.
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The GR III was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR III scores vs the ZV-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony ZV-1 II
GR III | ZV-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Ricoh GR III
ZV-1 II | GR III | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | September 2018 | More modern by 56 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 II
GR III | ZV-1 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") along with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR III vs the ZV-1 II.
![Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and ZV-1 II is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and ZV-1 II.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR III using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR III will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-III-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2023-05-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/100 seconds |
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 | 257 grams (0.57 pounds) | 292 grams (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $900 | $899 |