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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and GR III (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was launched 6 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X100S GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Fujifilm X100S

 GR III Fujifilm X100S 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2013More recent by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR III

 Fujifilm X100S GR III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the GR III.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and GR III is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and GR III.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh GR III to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography information
Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (257 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
29
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR III
 Fujifilm X100SRicoh GR III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X100S Ricoh GR III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-29 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 257 grams (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $900