RICOH GR III vs Sony RX100 VII: Which Camera Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Ergonomics & Comfort

Photo Shooting Speed

Photo AF-C Tracking

Photo AF-C Center Point

Photo Image Stabilization

Photo Image Quality

Photo RAW Dynamic Range

Photo RAW Sharpness

Photo RAW Noise

Pictures Sample Gallery

The Skate Park Picture

The Polish Church Picture

The Studio Picture

The Stairway Picture

Video File Format And Compression

4k Video Frame Rate

4k Video Internal Recording

4k Video Autofocus Performance

4k Video Quality

4k Video Rolling Shutter Effect

FHD Video Frame Rate

FHD Video Internal Recording

FHD Video Autofocus Performance

FHD Video Quality

FHD Video Rolling Shutter Effect

Video Image Quality

Video Dynamic Range

Luminosity Patch Detection

Storage And Connectivity

Inputs / Outputs

Products

Sony RX100 VII

RICOH GR III

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Updated Feb 10, 2025 06:30 PM

Tested using Methodology v0.13

Updated Feb 07, 2025 08:11 PM

Sony RX100 VII Picture

RICOH GR III Picture

Body Type Point and Shoot

Mirrorless Yes

Sensor Size 1-inch

Body Type Large Sensor Compact

Mirrorless Yes

Sensor Size APS-C

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Our Verdict

Sony RX100 VII

RICOH GR III

The Sony RX100 VII and the RICOH GR III are both excellent premium compact cameras, but they're aimed at different users. The Sony is more of an all-arounder, with a versatile zoom lens, tilting screen, pop-up EVF, and better video capabilities. Conversely, the RICOH is aimed more at street photographers and enthusiasts who care about image quality. It uses a larger sensor with better dynamic range and low-light performance and a prime lens, but otherwise, it lacks some of the frills and extras found on the Sony, with no viewfinder, no tilt-out screen, and very limited video features.

Variants

RX100 VII (Black)

GR III (Black)
GR III (Diary Edition)

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Black

RX100 VII

Black

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Diary Edition

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Street Edition Metallic Gray

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Black

RX100 VII

Main Differences for

Travel Photography

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Travel Photography

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Travel Photography

0.0

0.0

Landscape Photography

0.0

0.0

Sport & Wildlife Photography

0.0

0.0

Raw Photo

0.0

0.0

Vlogging

0.0

0.0

Studio Video

0.0

0.0

Action Video

0.0

0.0

Design

Portability

N/A

N/A

Portability Picture

Sony RX100 VII Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

Sony RX100 VII Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Body

Body Picture

Sony RX100 VII Body Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Body Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Body Type

Locked

Locked

Water Resistance

Locked

Locked

Mirrorless

Locked

Locked

Rugged

Locked

Locked

Hot Shoe

Locked

Locked

Customizable Button

Locked

Locked

Command Dial

Locked

Locked

Tripod Mount

Locked

Locked

Lens Mount

Locked

Locked

Built-In Flash

Locked

Locked

Fastest Shutter Speed

1/Lock s

1/Lock s

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Sony RX100 VII In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Ergonomics & Comfort

N/A

N/A

Hand Grip Picture

Sony RX100 VII Hand Grip Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Hand Grip Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hand Grip: Small Hand

Locked

Locked

Hand Grip: Medium Hand

Locked

Locked

Hand Grip: Large Hand

Locked

Locked

Hand Grip: Extra-Large Hand

Locked

Locked

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Viewfinder

EVF Menu Picture

Sony RX100 VII EVF Menu Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III EVF Menu Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Viewfinder Type

Locked

Locked

Advertised Coverage

Lock%

N/A

Advertised Resolution

Lock million dots

N/A

Advertised Magnification

Lock

N/A

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Screen

N/A

N/A

Screen Picture

Sony RX100 VII Screen Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Screen Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Articulation Type

Locked

Locked

Screen Max Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Advertised Resolution

Lock million dots

Lock million dots

Size

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Touchscreen

Locked

Locked

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Menu System

N/A

N/A

Screen Menu Picture

Sony RX100 VII Screen Menu Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Screen Menu Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Guide Mode

Locked

Locked

App Name

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Built-In Lens

N/A

N/A

Aperture Vs Focal Length

Sony RX100 VII Aperture Vs Focal Length Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Aperture Vs Focal Length Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Maximum Aperture

Locked

Locked

Max Aperture (Full-Frame Equivalent)

f/Lock

f/Lock

Minimum Focal Length

Lock mm

Lock mm

Maximum Focal Length

Lock mm

Lock mm

Max Focal Length (Full-Frame Equivalent)

Lock mm

Lock mm

Optical Image Stabilization

Locked

Locked

Light Falloff Picture

Sony RX100 VII Light Falloff Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Light Falloff Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Luminance

Lock%

Lock%

Light Falloff

Lock%

Lock%

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Sensor

Sensor Type

Locked

Locked

Advertised Effective Pixels

Lock MP

Lock MP

Processor

Locked

Locked

Sensor Size

Locked

Locked

Extended ISO Minimum

Lock

N/A

Native ISO Minimum (Base ISO)

Lock

Lock

Native ISO Maximum

Lock

Lock

Tested Firmware

Locked

Locked

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Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Type

Locked

Locked

USB Charging

Locked

Locked

Power Delivery While Recording

Locked

Locked

Advertised Battery Life In Photo

Lock photos

Lock photos

Tested Battery Life In Video

Lock min

Lock min

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Photo General

Photo Shooting Speed

N/A

N/A

Low Speed Continuous

Lock fps

Lock fps

High Speed Continuous

Lock fps

Lock fps

Silent Shooting Continuous

Lock fps

N/A

Raw Buffer Size

Lock Photos

Lock Photos

JPEG Buffer Size

Lock Photos

Lock Photos

Buffer Empty Time

Lock s

Lock s

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Photo AF-C Tracking

N/A

N/A

Autofocus Tracking Shots

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Perfect Focus Hit Rate

Lock%

Lock%

Usable Focus Hit Rate

Lock%

Lock%

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Photo AF-C Center Point

N/A

N/A

Autofocus Center Point Shots

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Join nowfor multiple image controls

Perfect Focus Hit Rate

Lock%

Lock%

Usable Focus Hit Rate

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Photo Image Stabilization

N/A

N/A

Stabilization Slideshow

Sony RX100 VII Stabilization Slideshow Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III Stabilization Slideshow Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Minimum Shutter Speed Achieved

1/Lock s

1/Lock s

In-Body Image Stabilization

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Photo Image Quality

Photo RAW Dynamic Range

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Scene

Sony RX100 VII Dynamic Range Scene Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Dynamic Range Scene Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Dynamic Range At Base ISO

Lock f-stops

Lock f-stops

Dynamic Range At 1/500s Exposure Time

Lock f-stops

Lock f-stops

Dynamic Range At 1/2000s Exposure Time

Lock f-stops

Lock f-stops

Dynamic Range At 1/4000s Exposure Time

Lock f-stops

Lock f-stops

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Photo RAW Sharpness

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Scene Crop

Sony RX100 VII Sharpness Scene Crop Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Sharpness Scene Crop Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

MTF Graph

Sony RX100 VII MTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III MTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Vertical Edge MTF50 At Base ISO

Lock LW/PH

Lock LW/PH

Horizontal Edge MTF50 At Base ISO

Lock LW/PH

Lock LW/PH

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Photo RAW Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise Scene Crop

Sony RX100 VII Noise Scene Crop Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Noise Scene Crop Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Noise Vs Exposure Time

Sony RX100 VII Noise Vs Exposure Time Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Noise Vs Exposure Time Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SNR 18% At 1/8 Exposure Time (125 ms)

Lock dB

Lock dB

SNR 18% At 1/30 Exposure Time (33 ms)

Lock dB

Lock dB

SNR 18% At 1/125 Exposure Time (8 ms)

Lock dB

Lock dB

SNR 18% At 1/500 Exposure Time (2 ms)

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Pictures Sample Gallery

The Skate Park Picture

Sample Gallery - Skate Park

Sony RX100 VII Sample Gallery - Skate Park Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Sample Gallery - Skate Park Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

JPEG Skate Park Picture

Download

Download

RAW Skate Park Picture

Download

Download

The Polish Church Picture

Sample Gallery - Church

Sony RX100 VII Sample Gallery - Church Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Sample Gallery - Church Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

JPEG Polish Church Picture

Download

Download

RAW Polish Church Picture

Download

Download

The Studio Picture

Sample Gallery - Studio

Sony RX100 VII Sample Gallery - Studio Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Sample Gallery - Studio Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

JPEG Studio Picture

Download

Download

RAW Studio Picture

Download

Download

The Stairway Picture

Sample Gallery - Stairway

Sony RX100 VII Sample Gallery - Stairway Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Sample Gallery - Stairway Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

JPEG Stairway Picture

Download

Download

RAW Stairway Picture

Download

Download

Video General

Video Features

Full HD Video

Locked

Locked

4k Video

Locked

Locked

6k Video

Locked

Locked

Clean HDMI Output

Locked

Locked

Advertised Max Chroma Sampling Over HDMI

Locked

Locked

Advertised Max Bit Depth Over HDMI

N/A

N/A

Log Picture Profile

Locked

Locked

Recording Light

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Audio

Audio Test Sample

Audio Recording

Locked

Locked

Microphone Level Display

Locked

Locked

Video File Format And Compression

MP4 H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC

Locked

Locked

MP4 H.265 / HEVC

Locked

Locked

MOV H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC

Locked

Locked

MOV H.265 / HEVC

Locked

Locked

AVCHD H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC

Locked

Locked

All-I Compression

Locked

Locked

4k Video

4k Video Frame Rate

N/A

N/A

240 fps In 4k

Locked

Locked

120 fps In 4k

Locked

Locked

60 fps In 4k

Locked

Locked

30 fps In 4k

Locked

Locked

24 fps In 4k

Locked

Locked

4k Crop At Max Available fps

Lock x

N/A

4k Video Internal Recording

N/A

N/A

Bitrate Maximum In 4k

Lock Mbps

N/A

Bitrate Minimum In 4k

Lock Mbps

N/A

Chroma Sampling In 4k

Locked

Locked

Bit Depth In 4k

Lock Bit

N/A

Record Time Limit In 4k

Lock min

Lock min

Overheat Recording Interruptions in 4k

Lock

N/A

4k Video Autofocus Performance

N/A

N/A

4k Object Tracking Video

Sony RX100 VII 4k Object Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III 4k Object Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Object Tracking In 4k

0.0

N/A

4k Face Tracking Video

Sony RX100 VII 4k Face Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III 4k Face Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Face Tracking In 4k

0.0

N/A

Face Detection In 4k

Locked

Locked

Eye Detection In 4k

Locked

Locked

Show Text

4k Video Quality

N/A

N/A

4k Sample Low Light Video

Sony RX100 VII 4k Sample Low Light Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III 4k Sample Low Light Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Low Light Capability In 4k

0.0

N/A

4k Test Scene Extract

Sony RX100 VII 4k Test Scene Extract Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III 4k Test Scene Extract Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Test Scene Extract In 4k

0.0

N/A

4k Video Rolling Shutter Effect

N/A

N/A

Rolling Shutter Video in 4k

Sony RX100 VII Rolling Shutter Video in 4k Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III Rolling Shutter Video in 4k Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

4k Rolling Shutter

Lock°

N/A

Full HD Video

FHD Video Frame Rate

N/A

N/A

240 fps In FHD

Locked

Locked

120 fps In FHD

Locked

Locked

60 fps In FHD

Locked

Locked

30 fps In FHD

Locked

Locked

24 fps In FHD

Locked

Locked

FHD Crop At Max Available fps

Lock x

Lock x

Show Text

FHD Video Internal Recording

N/A

N/A

Bitrate Maximum In FHD

Lock Mbps

Lock Mbps

Bitrate Minimum In FHD

Lock Mbps

Lock Mbps

Chroma Sampling In FHD

Locked

Locked

Bit Depth In FHD

Lock Bit

Lock Bit

Record Time Limit in FHD

Lock min

Lock min

Show Text

FHD Video Autofocus Performance

N/A

N/A

Object Tracking Video

Sony RX100 VII Object Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III Object Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Object Tracking In FHD

0.0

0.0

FHD Face Tracking Video

Sony RX100 VII FHD Face Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III FHD Face Tracking Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Face Tracking In FHD

0.0

0.0

Face Detection In FHD

Locked

Locked

Eye Detection In FHD

Locked

Locked

Show Text

FHD Video Quality

N/A

N/A

FHD Sample Low Light Video

Sony RX100 VII FHD Sample Low Light Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III FHD Sample Low Light Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Low Light Capability In FHD

0.0

0.0

FHD Test Scene Extract In FHD

Sony RX100 VII FHD Test Scene Extract In FHD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III FHD Test Scene Extract In FHD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Test Scene Extract In FHD

0.0

0.0

Show Text

FHD Video Rolling Shutter Effect

N/A

N/A

Rolling Shutter Video in FHD

Sony RX100 VII Rolling Shutter Video in FHD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III Rolling Shutter Video in FHD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

FHD Rolling Shutter

Lock°

Lock°

Show Text

Video Image Quality

Video Dynamic Range

N/A

N/A

Video Dynamic Range Waveform

Sony RX100 VII Video Dynamic Range Waveform Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Video Dynamic Range Waveform Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Video Dynamic Range Slideshow

Sony RX100 VII Video Dynamic Range Slideshow Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

RICOH GR III Video Dynamic Range Slideshow Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Strict SNR Max Dynamic Range

Lock stops

Lock stops

Lenient SNR Max Dynamic Range

Lock stops

Lock stops

Background Floor Max Dynamic Range

Lock stops

Lock stops

Show Text

Luminosity Patch Detection

N/A

N/A

Luminosity Patch Detection Chart

Sony RX100 VII Luminosity Patch Detection Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Luminosity Patch Detection Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Above Middle Gray

Lock stops

Lock stops

Below Middle Gray

Lock stops

Lock stops

Show Text

Storage And Connectivity

Storage

Card Slot Picture

Sony RX100 VII Card Slot Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Card Slot Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Card 1 Slot

Locked

Locked

Card 2 Slot

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs / Outputs

N/A

N/A

Input Picture

Sony RX100 VII Input Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RICOH GR III Input Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

USB

Locked

Locked

HDMI

Locked

Locked

Headphones

Locked

Locked

Microphone

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Check Price

Black

RX100 VII

Black

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Diary Edition

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Street Edition Metallic Gray

GR III

Black

RX100 VII

Black

RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VII

RICOH GR III

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