Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A7

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Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A7

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

270 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
920k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Ricoh GR III Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A5

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T30

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-T30

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Sony A6100

Ricoh GR III

Sony A6100

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A6100

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Thinner

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M200

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

Compared to Fujifilm X-E4

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E4

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E4

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-E4

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E4

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