X100Svs 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 & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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 x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £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 AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | None |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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