Sony NEX-5T vs Ricoh GR III

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Sony NEX-5T vs Ricoh GR III

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Succeeded by the Sony A5100
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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh GR III advantages over Sony NEX-5T

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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 11 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
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
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

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 Sony NEX-5T, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony NEX-5T First Shots

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 Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-5R

$299
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Wider angle kit lens

$499
APS-C

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-5R

Ricoh GR III

Sony NEX-5R

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Ricoh GR III

Sony NEX-3N

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T

Samsung NX1100

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX1100

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Fujifilm X-A1

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A1

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Ricoh GR III

Sony A5000

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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