• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $749 vs $897*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
    More info 350 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • 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
    8.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    8.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    26 vs 9 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

  • 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
  • Lighter weight
    257g vs 337g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 48 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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

  • Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.

  • Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-E3 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3
Canon EOS M3
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Ricoh GR III
Canon EOS M3
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6500
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Ricoh GR III
Sony A6500
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-E3
Sony ZV-E10
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Ricoh GR III
Sony ZV-E10
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Integrated ND filter
  • Thinner
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony ZV-E10

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