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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the GR III (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured within a month of the GR III and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

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

 GR III Fujifilm X-T3 

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 GR III 
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2018Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got outer dimensions 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 III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 and Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the GR III.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GR III is 71 and 90 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GR III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T3 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography features
81
you can focus manually
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (257g)
very good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is high (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (257 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-T3Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Ricoh GR III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-09-06 2018-09-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focus range - 6cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,500 $900