Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z50

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Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z50

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

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

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon Z50

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 60 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

Nikon Z50 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
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
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

320 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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.
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

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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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M5

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$787
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M5

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M5

$807
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$787
APS-C

NFC
Higher-res screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M50

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$807
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Sony A6400

Ricoh GR III

Sony A6400

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6400

Nikon Z50

Sony A6400

$807
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$798
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Ricoh GR III

Sony A6100

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$673
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100

Nikon Z50

Sony A6100

$807
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$673
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-S10

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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