Ricoh GR IIIxvs Sony FX30
Which should you 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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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