Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Ricoh GR III

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      BrandCanonRicoh
      ModelPowerShot SX30 ISGR III
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS Ricoh GR II
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
      MSRP$899/£799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels14.5 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32406000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 3:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Focal Length18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 840 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom35x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 5.8f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm6 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.6 fps4.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Auto
      Flash On
      Flash On+Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow Sync+Red-eye
      Flash Range6.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Dimensions123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.55 x 3.95"
      Package Weight1.395 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Battery PackNB-7LDB-110
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage2 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GR III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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