• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 849.7mm2
  • 61.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Sony A7R IV

  • Less expensive
    $897 vs $2699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    257g vs 665g
    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 70 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony A7R IV 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
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 670 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • 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
  • More pixels
    61.0 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
    10.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    7.2 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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  • Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.

  • Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R III

Ricoh GR III
Sony A7R III
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $2151
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R III

Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R III
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More pixels
  • $2151
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Canon R5

Ricoh GR III
Canon R5
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV
Canon R5
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Ricoh GR III
Nikon Z7 II
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV
Nikon Z7 II
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • NFC
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Ricoh GR III
Sony A1
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A1

Sony A7R IV
Sony A1
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A1

Compared to Sony A7R V

Ricoh GR III
Sony A7R V
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Integrated ND filter
  • Thinner
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7R V

Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R V
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Newer

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