Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was brought out 8 years prior to the GR III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100 provides physical measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the GR III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and GR III is 80 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and GR III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GR III to result in extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.