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GR III vs RX100 VA
Quick take: The GR III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the RX100 VA is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | RX100 VASony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £975 | £434 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 24fps with AF/AE trackingBest |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 227g (body only)Best | 299g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 41mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI (4K out), 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
RX100 VA
Portrait
4.0/10
5.1/10
Street
8.0/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
3.7/10
Documentary
4.4/10
4.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.2/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.7/10
Food
5.2/10
4.9/10
Macro
3.8/10
3.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
2.9/10
Fun & simple
5.1/10
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Filmmaking
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4.3/10
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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