Sony NEX-7
Mirrorless Camera
vs Ricoh GR DIGITAL III
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-7

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  • Higher sensor resolution 24.3 MP vs 10 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 16,000 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Newer camera April 2012 vs August 2009
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 480p 30fps
  • Interchangeable lenses GR DIGITAL III does not have lens options
  • Has HDR on-board GR DIGITAL III does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GR DIGITAL III does not have panorama
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GR DIGITAL III does not
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GR DIGITAL III does not have 3D
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback GR DIGITAL III does not have HDMI

What’s good about the Ricoh GR DIGITAL III

  • Weighs a little bit less than the NEX-7 6.6 oz vs 10.3 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 10 in³ vs 22 in³
  • Has longer exposure available 180 seconds vs 30 seconds

What the Sony NEX-7 and Ricoh GR DIGITAL III have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 920k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony NEX-7 and the Ricoh GR DIGITAL III

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi

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