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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Older 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Updated by Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GR III (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 4 years after the GR III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T5 GR III 
RevealedNovember 2022September 2018Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1840k1037kSharper display (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GR III Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X-T5 GR III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the GR III.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GR III is 70 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GR III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T5 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR III Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition in class (557 grams)
83
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others (257 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
75
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR III Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (580 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is high (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (257g)
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
2 card slots
69
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (557 grams)
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X-T5Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Ricoh GR III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-11-02 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Amount of lenses 82 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k 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 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 lb) 257g (0.57 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 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 580 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,699 $900