Nikon D7500 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon D7500 vs Ricoh GR III

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

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

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Differences

Nikon D7500 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
~0.20 vs 0.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

950 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
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
47 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 D7500

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 72 mm
Thinner
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 100 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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D7200

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D7500

Canon T6s

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon T6s

Ricoh GR III

Canon T6s

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T6s

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Ricoh GR III

Canon 80D

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 80D

Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7500 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

Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 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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