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Ricoh GR III Review

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  • Ricoh GR III

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 100 - 102400
    • 28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 257g. 109 x 62 x 33 mm
    • Replaced Ricoh GR III
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    Ricoh GR III Overview

    First introduced in September 2018 , Ricoh GR III is a 24.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28 mm F2.8 lens. Ricoh replaced the older GR III with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR III

    Ricoh GR III Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Ricoh GR III is the latest member of Ricoh's GR series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Ricoh GR Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Ricoh GR III
    2018 24.0MP - APS-C fps 109 x 62 x 33mm 257g
    Ricoh GR II
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - APS-C 4.0 fps 111.7 x 61 x 34.7mm 251g
    Ricoh GR
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    2013 16.0MP - APS-C 4.0 fps 117 x 61 x 35mm 245g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Ricoh GR III vs GR II vs GR

    Alternative Model names found for Ricoh GR III: GRIII, GR 3, G R III and GR3.


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    Ricoh GR III PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Ricoh GR III review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    Optical (Optional) Optional Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    102.400 Max ISO
    1.037k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    257g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele
    AE Bracketing
    2.0-stops Built-in ND Filter
    Remote control with a smartphone
    UHS-I Memory Card Support
    USB Charging
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Ricoh GR III Physical Specs
    Ricoh GR III weighs 257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz) and has external dimensions of 109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3″). Considering that the average weight of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 401g, Ricoh GR III is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 33mm, it is also quite small, 22mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Ricoh GR III with the dimensions:

    Ricoh GR III Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Ricoh GR III Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Ricoh GR III, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Ricoh GR III Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Ricoh GR III Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Ricoh GR III size with the camera that it replaced: Ricoh GR III. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Ricoh GR III and Ricoh GR III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Ricoh GR III with its main competitors:

    Ricoh GR III Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs GR III Thickness vs GR III
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm X100V
    Compare
    478g 221g heavier 53mm 20mm thicker
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm XF10
    Compare
    279g 22g heavier 41mm 8mm thicker
    Ricoh GR III Camera Ricoh GR II
    Compare
    251g 6g lighter 35mm 2mm thicker
    Ricoh GR III Camera Sony RX100 VII
    Compare
    302g 45g heavier 43mm 10mm thicker
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm X-E4
    Compare
    364g 107g heavier 33mm equal thickness
    Ricoh GR III Camera Ricoh GR Digital III
    Compare
    208g 49g lighter 26mm 7mm thinner
    Ricoh GR III Camera Panasonic LX100 II
    Compare
    392g 135g heavier 64mm 31mm thicker
    Ricoh GR III Camera Leica D-Lux 7
    Compare
    403g 146g heavier 64mm 31mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Ricoh GR III doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Ricoh GR III Lens

    Ricoh GR III features a 28 mm F2.8 Prime lens. This prime lens makes GR III a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.

    Wide Coverage

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    GR III
    Widest - Canon G1 X II
    Average
    Telezoom

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    GR III
    Longest - Panasonic ZS200
    Average

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    GR III
    Fastest - Panasonic LX10
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    GR III
    Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
    Average

    GR III is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Ricoh GR III's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Ricoh GR III Sensor and Photography Features

    Ricoh GR III has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1 and 3:2. GR III has a native ISO range of 100 - 102400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Ricoh GR III is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Ricoh GR III vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Ricoh GR III's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Ricoh GR III's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Ricoh GR III Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Ricoh GR III Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Ricoh GR III LCD

    Ricoh GR III has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Ricoh GR III back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Ricoh GR III doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    GR III doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III (Compare) or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Ricoh GR III Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Ricoh GR III features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our GR III. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    Ricoh GR III has a USB port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Ricoh GR III also features USB charging capability which let's you charge your camera via a usb cable without removing the battery.

    Ricoh GR III Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm X100V
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm XF10
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes Yes No
    Ricoh GR III Camera Ricoh GR II
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No Yes
    Ricoh GR III Camera Sony RX100 VII
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 260shots Yes Yes Yes
    Ricoh GR III Camera Fujifilm X-E4
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes Yes No
    Ricoh GR III Camera Ricoh GR Digital III
    Compare
    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Ricoh GR III Camera Panasonic LX100 II
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Ricoh GR III Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No

    Ricoh GR III Video Features

    With Ricoh GR III, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 30p, 24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Ricoh GR III will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    GR III has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Ricoh GR III doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Large Sensor Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Ricoh GR III Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Ricoh GR III can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately GR III doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Ricoh GR III features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations.

    Ricoh GR III also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Ricoh GR III Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Ricoh GR III in 5 different photography areas.

    Ricoh GR III for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh GR III has a score of 63 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh GR III for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh GR III for Street Photography

    Ricoh GR III has a score of 86 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh GR III for Street Photography

    Ricoh GR III for Sports Photography

    Ricoh GR III has a score of 41 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    28 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh GR III for Sports Photography

    Ricoh GR III for Daily Photography

    Ricoh GR III has a score of 69 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    257g
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh GR III for Daily Photography

    Ricoh GR III for Landscape Photography

    Ricoh GR III has a score of 42 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh GR III for Landscape Photography
    Ricoh GR III Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Ricoh GR III compares with other Large Sensor Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Ricoh GR III alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Ricoh GR III

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Ricoh GR III amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Fujifilm X100V
    Fujifilm X100V
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    Fujifilm XF10
    Fujifilm XF10
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    Ricoh GR II
    Ricoh GR II
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    Sony RX100 VII
    Sony RX100 VII
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    Fujifilm X-E4
    Fujifilm X-E4
    Compare
    Ricoh GR Digital III
    Ricoh GR Digital III
    Compare
    Panasonic LX100 II
    Panasonic LX100 II
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    Leica D-Lux 7
    Leica D-Lux 7
    Compare

    Ricoh GR III Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Ricoh GR III with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Ricoh GR III's price range.

    Ricoh GR III Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Ricoh GR III has an Overall Score of 58/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Ricoh GR III is ranked #38 out of 61 in Large Sensor Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #344 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #344 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #38 out of 61 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #40 out of 63 in Top Ranking Large Sensor Compact Cameras
    #153 out of 265 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #5 out of 29 in Lightest Compact Cameras with APS-C sensor(257g)
    #114 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Ricoh GR III
    Does the Ricoh GR III have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Ricoh GR III have RAW support?
    Does the Ricoh GR III have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Ricoh GR III have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Ricoh GR III?
    What is the Sensor Size of Ricoh GR III?
    is the Ricoh GR III a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Ricoh GR III have Touch Screen?
    Does the Ricoh GR III have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Ricoh GR III?
    What is the Weight of Ricoh GR III?
    What are the Dimensions of Ricoh GR III?
    Ricoh GR III Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Ricoh
    Model Ricoh GR III
    Announced 2018-09-25
    Body Type Large sensor compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28 mm ()
    Max Aperture F2.8
    Macro Focus Range 6cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,037k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (optional)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Sensor Area 366.60mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
    Max Native ISO 102,400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 257g
    Physical Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
    Storage Slots 1


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