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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Updated by Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 2 years after the GR III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GR III 
ReleasedSeptember 2021September 2018More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GR III Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GR III 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the GR III.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GR III is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GR III.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
83
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
Ricoh GR III Street photography features
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (257g)
good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
80
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (257g)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
69
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIRicoh GR III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Ricoh GR III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2021-09-02 2018-09-25
Body design SLR-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 files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Amount of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 @ 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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 257 gr (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $900