Ricoh GR III vs Sony RX100 VII
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $760 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 85% of the $899 MSRP. Prices are down 35.8% over the last 30 days.
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Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 32.7% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $479, $475 below today. Currently 80% of the $1,199 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Ricoh GR III or the Sony RX100 VII?
- The Ricoh GR III is cheaper used: $760 against $954 for the Sony RX100 VII, a gap of $194 (26%) as of 2026-11-04.
- What share of its launch price does a used Ricoh GR III cost?
- About 85%: $760 used against a $899 launch price as of 2026-11-04.
- Which is smaller, the Ricoh GR III or the Sony RX100 VII?
- The Sony RX100 VII is smaller: the Ricoh GR III is 7 mm wider, 4 mm taller, 10 mm shallower and 45 g lighter.
Size and weight
The Sony RX100 VII is 7 mm narrower, 4 mm shorter, 10 mm deeper and 45 g heavier than the Ricoh GR III.
| Measurement | GR III | RX100 VII | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 109 mm | 102 mm −7 mm | RX100 VII is 7 mm narrower |
| Height | 62 mm | 58 mm −4 mm | RX100 VII is 4 mm shorter |
| Depth | 33 mm | 43 mm +10 mm | RX100 VII is 10 mm deeper |
| Weight | 257 g | 302 g +45 g | RX100 VII is 45 g heavier (18%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Fixed-lens cameras are measured with their lens. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings. Compare the size of any two cameras.
Specs side by side
| Ricoh GR III | Sony RX100 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Family | Ricoh | Sony RX |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | APS-C | 1-inch |
| Sensor family | Ricoh APS-C 24MP (GR III/IIIx) · 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Sony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX100 VI/VII) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| IBIS | 3-axis 4-stop | no |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p60 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 102,400 | ISO 12,800 |
| Body weight | 257 g | 302 g |
| Dimensions | 109 × 62 × 33 mm | 102 × 58 × 43 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | aluminum |
| Released | 2019-03-21 | 2019-07-25 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $899 | $1,199 |
| Current low | $760 | $954 |
| vs MSRP | -15% | -20% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.