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Ricoh GR III was announced in 2018 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 24.24 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 102,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,037k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.
Ricoh GR III can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh GR III.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Ricoh GR III to its predecessor GR II and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Ricoh GR III | vs | Ricoh GR II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 24.24 Megapixel | vs | 16.2 Megapixel |
| Higher Native ISO | 102,400 | vs | 25,600 |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | vs | 4928 x 3264 |
| Touch-to-Focus | vs | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | vs | ||
| Maximum Aperture at Tele End | f/2.8 | vs | f/16.0 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 10 cm | vs | 30 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 6 cm | vs | 10 cm |
| Image Stabilization | vs | ||
| Touch Screen | vs | ||
| Average Metering | vs | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | vs | |
| Internal Storage | 2 GB | vs | 54 MB |
| DOWNGRADES | Ricoh GR III | vs | Ricoh GR II |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Expensive | $899/£799 | vs | $799/£599 |
| Lower Resolution Screen | 1,037k dot | vs | 1,230k dot |
| Higher Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | vs | 300 sec |
| Built-in Flash | vs | ||
| Lower USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | vs | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | vs | ||
| Heavier | 257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz) | vs | 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz) |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Ricoh GR III vs GR II.
Ricoh GR III has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 1,037k dot resolution.
Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.
Ricoh GR III features a 24.24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400.
Camera can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.
There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.
The camera has an image stabilization with 4 stops of compensation.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Ricoh GR III has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer and battery charging.
Ricoh GR III comes with DB-110 battery pack.
The camera has 2 GB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.
Ricoh GR III's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.
Ricoh GR III has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount.
Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3"). It weighs 257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
109 mm (4.29")
62 mm (2.44")
62 mm (2.44")
33 mm (1.3")
Ricoh GR III dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh GR III is suitable for six different types of photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Sports photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 93 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Ricoh GR III gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Ricoh GR III and give score of 74 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 79 for Sensor parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 76 for Photo parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 50 for Video parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 100 for Focusing parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 77 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 61 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Ricoh GR III a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
