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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 300 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (optional)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 2.9×
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Ricoh GR II maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Ricoh GR II is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most important specification of this camera as large sensor lets the photographer to make photos of the more professional quality. The Ricoh GR II offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 125-12800 ISO range of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. This ISO range let the camera owner to make good quality photos in more difficult conditions. The Ricoh GR II has more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III provides image stabilization that will allow the camera owner to make sharp images when using lenses with long focal lengths. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has better 2x optical zoom. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has more number of focus points than the Ricoh GR II: 25 vs 9. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving object.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is produced with tilting display which will let the photographer to make images from any interesting perspective. The Ricoh GR II screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 1,228,800 dots of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Ricoh GR II has better minimum (300 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The GR II supports external flash. It provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light conditions where you need to fill-flash. The GR II weighs 251g that is 39g lighter than the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.
The GR II has 9 advantages and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III only 8 so the GR II will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon