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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Ricoh GR III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 2 years after the GR III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the GR III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-E4 GR III 
RevealedJanuary 2021September 2018Newer by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GR III Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-E4 GR III 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 and Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the GR III.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GR III is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
81
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
88
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-E4Ricoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Ricoh GR III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-01-27 2018-09-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Number of lenses 58 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 257 grams (0.57 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $849 $900