Olympus Stylus 1 vs Ricoh GR III

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Olympus Stylus 1 vs Ricoh GR III

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Olympus Stylus 1 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More telephoto lens reach
300 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
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

410 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
8.1 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh GR III advantages over Olympus Stylus 1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
33 mm vs 56 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
257g vs 404g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

High-quality constant aperture 10.7x zoom lens with excellent performance; Very affordable for what it delivers; Ergonomically sound with a solid, professional feel; Highly customizable; Fast overall performance; Built-in EVF and tilting touchscreen LCD; Automatic lens cap.
Smaller sensor size than 1-inch and Micro Four Thirds models mean far lower image quality as ISO tops 800; 28mm eq. is not as wide as some competitors and not overly suited for landscape photography.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon G11

Olympus Stylus 1

Canon G11

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$577
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

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Ricoh GR III

Canon G11

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$577
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Nikon P7000

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7000

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$400
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Ricoh GR III

Nikon P7000

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Canon G12

Olympus Stylus 1

Canon G12

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$854
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Ricoh GR III

Canon G12

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$854
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Nikon P7100

Ricoh GR III

Nikon P7100

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$549
1/1.7 inch

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Ricoh GR III

Olympus Stylus 1s

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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