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GR III vs A5000
Quick take: The GR III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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 IIIRicoh · 2018 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £975 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 4fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 227g (body only)Best | 269g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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 III
A5000
Portrait
4.0/10
4.3/10
Street
8.0/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
2.6/10
Documentary
4.4/10
3.5/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.7/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.2/10
Food
5.2/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
5.1/10
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Sports & Action
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3.1/10
Wildlife
—
4.2/10
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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