Ricoh GR II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

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      Specifications

      General Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      BrandRicohSony
      ModelGR IICyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Predecessor ModelRicoh GR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Successor ModelRicoh GR III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      MSRP$799/£599$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ProcessorGR Engine VBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32645472 x 3648
      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)3:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points925
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Focal Length18.3 mm8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom1x2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 16.0f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Min Shutter Speed300 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4 fps at 16.9 MP for up to 999 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 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
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1.8 to +17.8 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±4 ±3
      DXO Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      DxO Low Light ISO1078495
      DxO Color Depth23.622.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.712.3
      DxO Overall Score8067
      Video Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
      1280 x 720
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Dimensions111.7 x 61 x 34.7 mm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.37")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.05 x 5.55 x 3.9"6.15 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight1.41 lb1.185 lb
      Power and Storage Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Battery PackDB-65NP-BX1
      Battery Life320 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage54 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Ricoh GR II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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