X-H2vs OM-1 IIvs Ricoh GR III
Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
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
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
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 x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the x-h2, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | OM-1 II (2024) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 561g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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