- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Ricoh GR II
GR II vs GR III |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | NV30 | GR III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $279.00 | $899.95 |
| Street Price: | $944.62 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-29 | 2019-03-22 |
| Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.7 oz (133 g) |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (95 x 59 x 19 mm) |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (109 x 62 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 3200 x 3200 (10.2 MP, 1:1), 2240 x 2240 (5.0 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 4.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
640x480 (15) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (15) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Display Port | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan Zoom | GR lens, 6 elements in 4 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 37 - 111mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.2 - 18.6mm | 18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm; 2EV ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in |
6 -
12 cm 2.4 - 4.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.0x - 5.0x | 35mm eq. crop mode |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF | Hybrid AF Phase/Contrast Detection: Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap, Infinity |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.2x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 102400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below) | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom | Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. - Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 8 sec | 1/4000 - 1200 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Café, Food | Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom 2; Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
| Self Timer: | 2/10/2+10 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide : 0.5m - 4.5m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 20.0 MB | 2,000.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | USB-C (supports DisplayPort) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.65 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.3 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.3 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.028 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.026 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-1137D | Proprietary DB-110 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary DB-110 Lithium-ion rechargeable | |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digimax Master | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
