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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 20 months before the GR III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T20 GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GR III Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2017More modern by 20 months
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T20 GR III 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the GR III.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GR III is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GR III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
76
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (257g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-T20Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Ricoh GR III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-18 2018-09-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 257 grams (0.57 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $900