Ricoh GR III Review

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" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

Built-in Wireless

257g. 109 x 62 x 33 mm

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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. Ricoh replaced the older GR III with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Ricoh GR III Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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	117 x 63 x 35mm	251g
Ricoh GR Compare	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:
Ricoh GR III vs GR II vs GR

Ricoh GR III has an Overall Score of 58/100 and ranked #37 out of 60 in Large Sensor Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #337 out of 1212 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Ricoh GR III Compared to other Compact Cameras

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

Remote control with a smartphone

UHS-I Memory Card Support

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CONs

No Articulating Screen

Optical (Optional) No External Viewfinder Option

No Environmental Sealing

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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 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 395g, 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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Now lets compare 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
Fujifilm X100V Compare	478g	221g heavier	53mm	20mm thicker
Ricoh GR II Compare	251g	6g lighter	35mm	2mm thicker
Sony RX100 VII Compare	302g	45g heavier	43mm	10mm thicker
Fujifilm XF10 Compare	279g	22g heavier	41mm	8mm thicker
Fujifilm X100F Compare	469g	212g heavier	52mm	19mm thicker
Sony RX100 V Compare	299g	42g heavier	41mm	8mm thicker
Ricoh GR Digital III Compare	208g	49g lighter	26mm	7mm thinner
Panasonic LX100 II Compare	392g	135g 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 F2.8-16 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 - Sony ZV-1

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 Q

Average

GR III is also 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 LCD

Ricoh GR III has a Fixed Type 3" 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.

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 Large Sensor Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Fujifilm X100V (Compare) or Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

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 Yes port to connect your camera to other devices.

Ricoh GR III Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm X100V Compare	4096 x 2160	420shots	Yes	Yes	No
Ricoh GR II Compare	1920 x 1080	320shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony RX100 VII Compare	3840 x 2160	260shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fujifilm XF10 Compare	3840 x 2160	330shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm X100F Compare	1920 x 1080	390shots	Yes	No	No
Sony RX100 V Compare	3840 x 2160	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Ricoh GR Digital III Compare	640 x 480	shots	No	No	No
Panasonic LX100 II Compare	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.
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 Fujifilm X100V or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 in a similar price range.

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 65 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 70 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 43 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. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of GR III and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

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

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Sony RX100 VII

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Ricoh GR Digital III

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Panasonic LX100 II

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Ricoh GR III Alternatives in Cameras

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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?

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	F2.8-16
Macro Focus Range	6cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3"
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	Yes
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