Ricoh GR III with Sony A65 Comparison

Ricoh GR III and Sony A65 Main Features

  • September, 2018
  • November, 2011
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 28 mm () F2.8-16 Zoom Lens
  • -
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 109 x 62 x 33 mm, 257g.
  • 132 x 97 x 81 mm, 622g.
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Ricoh GR III Scores


Imaging score
0
Features score
0
Value for money score
0
Portability score
0
Overall score
0

Sony A65 Scores


Imaging score
58
Features score
78
Value for money score
87
Portability score
76
Overall score
74

Sony SLT-A65 with Ricoh GR III Overview


Let's compare Ricoh GR III with Sony SLT-A65. The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Ricoh GR III was released in 2018, and Sony A65 in 2011. GR III is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A65 7 years older. 7 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 . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
GR III has optical (optional) viewfinder, and the SLT-A65 doesn’t have. Viewfinder SLT-A65 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, GR III has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Ricoh GR III has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General GR III SLT-A65
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model GR III SLT-A65
Announced September, 2018 November, 2011
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 0 143
Macro Focus Range 6 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.73
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 15
Number of Cross Focus Points 3
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.00
Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
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 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 560 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H
Physical
Weight 257 g 622 g
Physical Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33 mm 132 x 97 x 81 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
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
Selfie Friendly

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Sony SLT-A33
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