Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GR III

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GR III

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-A5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh GR III in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A7
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Less expensive
$499 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

450 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
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in 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

Ricoh GR III advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
9 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6300

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300

Ricoh GR III

Sony A6300

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A3

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M6

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M100

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M100

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A7

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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