X-E2vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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