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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
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Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 9 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X-T3 GR Digital III 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2009Fresher by 111 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GR Digital III Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X-T3 GR Digital III 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GR Digital III is 71 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
55
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography highlights
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
45
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital III
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm X-T3Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-09-06 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/1.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 390 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $399