Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-M1X

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Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-M1X

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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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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M1X Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M1X in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the E-M1X.
Compare Olympus E-M1X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M1X conclusion.

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Differences

Ricoh GR III advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Less expensive
$897 vs $1699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
257g vs 997g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Ricoh GR III

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

870 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
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.7 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
49 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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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

Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
Read our Olympus E-M1X Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GH5

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2349
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G9

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$948
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic G9

$2349
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$948
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Top deck display

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Panasonic GH5S

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GH5S

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1998
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GH5S

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5S

$2349
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S

Compared to Panasonic G95

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G95

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G95

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic G95

$2349
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Panasonic GH6

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GH6

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2200
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2349
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH6

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