EOS RPvs X-T30 IIvs Ricoh GR III
Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-T30 II (2021) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 383g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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