X-T5vs Leica SL3vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the x-t5, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £6,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 875g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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