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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GR III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T2 GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GR III Fujifilm X-T2 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2016More modern by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T2 GR III 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the GR III.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GR III is 76 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GR III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR III Vlogging info
33
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-T2Ricoh GR III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Ricoh GR III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-07-07 2018-09-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focus range - 6cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 257g (0.57 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $1,600 $900