Sony Alpha a6000 with Ricoh GR III Overview
Let's compare Ricoh GR III with Sony Alpha a6000.
The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Ricoh GR III was released in 2018, and Sony A6000 in 2014.
GR III is newer, which is a plus. Alpha a6000 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
GR III has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), Alpha a6000 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
GR III has optical (optional) viewfinder, and the Alpha a6000 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha a6000 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, GR III has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Ricoh GR III has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
GR III |
Alpha a6000 |
| Brand |
Ricoh
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Sony
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| Model |
GR III |
Alpha a6000 |
| Announced |
September, 2018 |
April, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
1037k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (optional) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.7 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
179 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
11.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
366.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO |
102400 |
25600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
51200 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
Yes |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
360 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-FW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
257 g |
344 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
109 x 62 x 33 mm |
120 x 67 x 45 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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Interesting Large Sensor Compact
Interesting Semi-Pro Mirrorless
