Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30

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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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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
257g vs 383g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 28 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

Fujifilm X-T30 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
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) 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

380 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
20.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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

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
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

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

Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E3

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T200

$984
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

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M50 II

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$646
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M50 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon EOS M50 II

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$646
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Ricoh GR III

Nikon Z fc

$984
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$957
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z fc

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$957
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Newer

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$900
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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