Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh GR III

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D3300 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Less expensive
$16 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon D3300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3200

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D3200

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$477
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A58

Nikon D3300

Sony A58

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony A58

Ricoh GR III

Sony A58

$932
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$206
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Canon T5

Ricoh GR III

Canon T5

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T5

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Nikon D3300

Pentax K-S1

$206
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher effective ISO

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-S1

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-S1

$932
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D3300

Nikon D5500

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5500

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D5500

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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