X-A7vs Z7 IIvs 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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Z7 II (2020) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,699 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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