Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100

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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Sony A6100

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 59 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 76 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A6100 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$698 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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

420 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
11.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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

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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M50

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M50

Sony A6100

Canon EOS M50

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T100

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Ricoh GR III

Sony A6400

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T30

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T30

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$849
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter
Longer exposure

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A6100 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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