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GR II vs GR III
Quick take: The GR III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GR II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GR III — Street Photography & Urban Reportage: The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
GR III (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want a classic 28mm perspective in a pocketable body
- Documentary photographers who want a discreet, fast APS-C compact
- GR IIIx buyers who prefer the wider 28mm field of view
- Anyone who wants serious APS-C image quality without carrying a bag
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GR IIRicoh · 2015 | GR IIIRicoh · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £975 |
| Sensor | 16.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.2MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF: multi, spot, pinpoint, tracking, face detection; Snap focus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA)Best | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 251g (with battery) | 227g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 117 × 62.8 × 34.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional optical GV-1 / GV-2) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 / AV out, HDMI (Type D), hot shoe | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GR II
GR III
Portrait
2.7/10
4.0/10
Street
7.2/10
8.0/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.2/10
4.4/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.9/10
Casual
3.9/10
6.0/10
Food
3.2/10
5.2/10
Macro
2.1/10
3.8/10
Architecture
3.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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