X-A7vs Nikon D7500vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 640g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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