Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR III

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      Specifications

      General Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      BrandRicohRicoh
      ModelGR IIGR III
      Predecessor ModelRicoh GR Ricoh GR II
      Successor ModelRicoh GR III
      MSRP$799/£599$899/£799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 102,400
      Photo Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      ProcessorGR Engine V
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32646000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3936 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 1280 x 864), 4:3 (4352 x 3264, 3488 x 2068, 2592 x 1936x 1152 x 864), 1:1 (3264 x 3264, 1936 x 1936, 864 x 864)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:21:1, 3:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGDNG, 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 Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Focal Length18.3 mm18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 16.0f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm6 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Optical (optional)
      Shutter Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Min Shutter Speed300 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps4.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4 fps at 16.9 MP for up to 999 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Flash Synchro.
      Manual Flash
      Red-Eye Flash Auto
      Red-Eye Flash On
      Red-Eye Flash Synchro
      Wireless
      Auto
      Flash On
      Flash On+Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow Sync+Red-eye
      Flash Range3.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1.8 to +17.8 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±4
      DXO Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      DxO Low Light ISO1078
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Ricoh GR II 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 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Dimensions111.7 x 61 x 34.7 mm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.37")109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.05 x 5.55 x 3.9"7 x 5.55 x 3.95"
      Package Weight1.41 lb1.395 lb
      Power and Storage Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Battery PackDB-65DB-110
      Battery Life320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage54 MB2 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR III
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe


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