Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GR III

35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

380 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
35 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon Z6

Less expensive
$897* vs $1899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 II

$1797
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II

Ricoh GR III

Sony A7 II

$945
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$1148
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Ricoh GR III

Sony A7 III

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1865
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Ricoh GR III

Nikon Z7

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1583
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS R

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1583
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon Z6

Leica SL2-S

$1797
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Leica SL2-S

Ricoh GR III

Leica SL2-S

$945
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
Integrated ND filter

$4895
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica SL2-S

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