Nikon J5 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon J5 vs Ricoh GR III

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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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 J5 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Less expensive
$497 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

250 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
59.4 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon J5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.37 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.8 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 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 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.
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
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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 Nikon J3

Nikon J5

Nikon J3

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J3

Ricoh GR III

Nikon J3

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$617
1 inch

Internal flash
HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon J3

Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon J5

Nikon AW1

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon AW1

Ricoh GR III

Nikon AW1

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon AW1

Compared to Nikon V3

Nikon J5

Nikon V3

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon V3

Ricoh GR III

Nikon V3

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon V3

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX Mini

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$600
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Ricoh GR III

Nikon J4

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$350
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon J4

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