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From top: Ricoh GR II, GR Digital 4, GR III
Michael Kowalczyk published a nice comparison between the current Ricoh GR II camera and the new/upcoming GR III model:
Positive
- New lens design = 1 lens element and 1 group less means quicker lens movement/time to focus
- New lens adapter pin = Possible introduction of new wide and telephoto lens adaptors
- 50% higher resolution sensor
- 16% higher bit-depth for RAW DNG
- Introduction of an Anti Shake/Dust Removal System
- Introduction of Hybrid (Phase+Contrast) Auto Focus System (unconfirmed)
- Introduction of a Touch-Screen
- Closer Minimum Focus range
- Addition of new (Highlight-weighted) Metering Mode
Neutral
- Smaller Camera Body
- Removal of dedicated TAv Shooting Mode
- Removal of dedicated Movie Recording Mode
- Introduction of an Adjustment Wheel around the Four-Way Button Controller
Negative
- Removal of In-Camera Flash
- Removal of 3 physical camera controls buttons (AF-S/AF-C Switch, Exposure Compensation Buttons, Fn2 Button)
Picture source: GRblog
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