X-H2vs Ricoh GR IIIvs Sony A7R V
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the x-h2, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 257g | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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