Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X100V versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 17 months later than the GR III making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades vs the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100V and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has outer dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100V versus Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the GR III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and GR III is 79 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and GR III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X100V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.