Ricoh GR III vs Canon SL3

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Ricoh GR III vs Canon SL3

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh GR III in the real world.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Canon SL3

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 69 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
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SL3 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Less expensive
$699 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.50 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

1070 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
Bigger RAW buffer
15 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Ricoh GR III Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5600

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D5600

$944
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D5600

Canon SL3

Nikon D5600

$632
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1065
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Ricoh GR III

Canon T7i

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T7i

Canon SL3

Canon T7i

$632
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

NFC
More cross-type AF points

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Ricoh GR III

Canon SL2

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon T7

Ricoh GR III

Canon T7

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T7

Canon SL3

Canon T7

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon T7

Compared to Nikon D3500

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D3500

$944
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

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