• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
    8.3 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    8.2 fps vs 4.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    23 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-T1

  • Less expensive
    $897* vs $1699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • 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
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • 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
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 46 mm
    Thinner
  • 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 30 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
  • 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

  • Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range

  • Read our Fujifilm X-T1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash

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Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1
Samsung NX30
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

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Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX30
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

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Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

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Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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