Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T30 II | GR III | |||
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Released | September 2021 | ![]() | September 2018 | More modern by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
GR III | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T30 II | GR III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Ricoh GR III | |
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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 |