Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR III

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Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR III

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

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

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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon T6s 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
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

440 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
4.8 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.8 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Ricoh GR III advantages over Canon T6s

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
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 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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 RAW buffer
9 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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
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

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
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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 Pentax K-3

Canon T6s

Pentax K-3

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-3

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-3

$984
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 Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D5300

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D5300

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Sony A68

Canon T6s

Sony A68

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T6s vs Sony A68

Ricoh GR III

Sony A68

$984
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-70

$984
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon 77D

Ricoh GR III

Canon 77D

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 77D

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