EOS R8vs Z6 IIIvs Ricoh GR III
Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Z6 III (2024) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 760g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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