- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Ricoh GR II
GR II vs GR III |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | CL | GR III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2795.00 | $899.95 |
| Street Price: | $3,195.00 | $970.97 |
| Date Available: | 2017-11-30 | 2019-03-22 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (109 x 62 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Optional |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 3200 x 3200 (10.2 MP, 1:1), 2240 x 2240 (5.0 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 4.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Display Port | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Leica L bayonet | n/a |
| Lens: | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups | GR lens, 6 elements in 4 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18mm | 18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16 | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm; 2EV ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
6 -
12 cm 2.4 - 4.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 35mm eq. crop mode | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release | Hybrid AF Phase/Contrast Detection: Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap, Infinity |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | 102400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 50000 | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting | Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. - Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/25000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 1200 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR | Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom 2; Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 2,000.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | USB-C (supports DisplayPort) | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.65 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 4.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | 4.3 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | 9 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.028 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.026 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary DB-110 |
| Usable Battery Types: | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary DB-110 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black. | |
