X-S20vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Fujifilm
X-S20 (2023)
Starting from £1249 new
Best for Hybrid photo & video
£1249 at Clifton Cameras →
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Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
£1099 at Wex Photo Video →
View Ricoh GR IIIx
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
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 x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,249 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 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-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| 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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