X-H2vs Ricoh GR IIIvs A6700
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.
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
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
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 257g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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