• 1/1.5 inch 0.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nokia 1020 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.2 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    10 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • 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
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 257g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    983k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nokia 1020

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/1.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    5 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity

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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GX200

Nokia 1020
Ricoh GX200
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Ricoh GX200

Ricoh GR III
Ricoh GX200
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GX200

Compared to Nokia N8

Nokia 1020
Nokia N8
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $549
  • 1/1.83 inch
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Nokia N8

Ricoh GR III
Nokia N8
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $549
  • 1/1.83 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nokia N8

Compared to Canon G9X

Nokia 1020
Canon G9X
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Canon G9X

Ricoh GR III
Canon G9X
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon G9X

Compared to Nikon 360

Nokia 1020
Nikon 360
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Nikon 360

Ricoh GR III
Nikon 360
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon 360

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Nokia 1020
Canon G9X Mark II
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner
  • $449
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Canon G9X Mark II

Ricoh GR III
Canon G9X Mark II
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $449
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

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