X-T3vs Ricoh GR IIIx
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Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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