Ricoh GR IIIxvs RX100 VI
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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?
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ricoh GR IIIx | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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