Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X-A3

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Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X-A3

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A5
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Differences

Ricoh GR II advantages over Fujifilm X-A3

Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A3 advantages over Ricoh GR II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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

410 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Fujifilm X-A3

Ricoh GR

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$799
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X70

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Ricoh GR II

Canon EOS M6

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X-A5

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm XF10

$549
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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