Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GR III

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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GR III

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E2 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

350 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
7.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-E2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-E2 First Shots

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 Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$899
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E1

$971
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX30

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX30

$971
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX30

Compared to Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A2

$971
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T10

$971
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E2S

$899
APS-C

$1250
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E2S

$971
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1250
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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