Canon 70D vs Ricoh GR III

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Canon 70D vs Ricoh GR III

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 70D conclusion.

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

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How does it shoot? Ricoh GR III in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Canon 80D
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Differences

Canon 70D advantages over Ricoh GR III

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
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

920 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Faster JPEG shooting
6.7 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.7 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
14 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Canon 70D

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
Thinner
33 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 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 65 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

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
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

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
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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 Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$690
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D7100

$944
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$690
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Pentax K-3

Canon 70D

Pentax K-3

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Pentax K-3

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-3

$944
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-3

Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony A77 II

Ricoh GR III

Sony A77 II

$944
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1799
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Ricoh GR III

Canon 7D Mark II

$944
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1799
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7200

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D7200

$944
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D7200

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