OM-1vs Ricoh GR IIIx
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Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
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 ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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