Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Released Mar 2019
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
fp L is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
GR III
Wins
fp L
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- Bfp L has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- Bfp L has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 200 shots)
- AGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 720 g)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.24 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
GR III is 29mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 55mm thinner than fp L.
GR III is 463 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
257 g vs 720 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.24 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GR III or fp L?
fp L scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for GR III — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and fp L?
GR III is 24.24 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the fp L?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and fp L?
GR III weighs 257 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the GR III is 463 g lighter.
Do the GR III and fp L record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and fp L weather sealed?
GR III: No. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and fp L at $2,499. The GR III is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.