Nikon D850 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon D850 vs Ricoh GR III

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D850 conclusion.

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

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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

1840 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
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
7.1 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 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)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$897 vs $2197
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 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
257g vs 915g
Lighter weight
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

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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
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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 Canon 5DS

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS

Ricoh GR III

Canon 5DS

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS R

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1499
35mm

Less expensive

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS R

Ricoh GR III

Canon 5DS R

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D850

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Ricoh GR III

Canon 5D Mark IV

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Ricoh GR III

Sony A99 II

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-1 II

$932
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-1 II

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