Nikon D500 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon D500 vs Ricoh GR III

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Compare Nikon D500 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D500 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
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Differences

Nikon D500 advantages over Ricoh GR III

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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

1240 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
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
Higher-res screen
590k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.2 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.2 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon D500

Less expensive
$897* vs $1597
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
257g vs 856g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

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
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
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Great high ISO performance; Rugged, comfortable camera body; Sharp articulating touchscreen display; Excellent AF point frame coverage; Fast continuous shooting speeds; 4K UHD video; Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth.
Somewhat large for an APS-C camera; Expensive for a DX camera; 4K UHD video doesn't offer full DX field-of-view; No built-in flash; Still uses contrast-detect for Live View AF; Dual slots use two different card types (XQD and SD).
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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.
Read our Ricoh GR III Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon T6i

Nikon D500

Canon T6i

$1598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D500 vs Canon T6i

Ricoh GR III

Canon T6i

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T6i

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D500

Pentax K-3 II

$1598
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 vs Pentax K-3 II

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-3 II

$984
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Sony A68

Nikon D500

Sony A68

$1598
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 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 KP

Nikon D500

Pentax KP

$1598
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 vs Pentax KP

Ricoh GR III

Pentax KP

$984
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon T7i

Nikon D500

Canon T7i

$1598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D500 vs Canon T7i

Ricoh GR III

Canon T7i

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T7i

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