Ricoh GXR vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Ricoh GXR vs Canon G1X Mark III

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Ricoh GXR

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
51 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
23 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Canon G1X Mark III

Pentax K2000

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$556
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X100

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon G1X Mark III

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh GXR

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1380
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1534
APS-C

Thinner
Newer

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X70

$1380
APS-C

Longer exposure
Bigger JPEG buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

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