Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L

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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L

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

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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Sigma fp L

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
257g vs 427g
Lighter weight
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L 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.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

240 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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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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 Sony A7R

Ricoh GR III

Sony A7R

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1399
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R

Sigma fp L

Sony A7R

$2499
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS RP

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS RP

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS RP

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Sigma fp

Ricoh GR III

Sigma fp

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1623
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Leica M10-R

Ricoh GR III

Leica M10-R

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$8295
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica M10-R

Sigma fp L

Leica M10-R

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$8295
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Leica M10-R

Compared to Sony A7C

Ricoh GR III

Sony A7C

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$1598
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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