the size difference is truly remarkable. the ricoh is truly pocket-size making it on a league of its own imo.

At last…an honest KZreadr giving an honest, sensible and practical review that makes sense.

A very fair and objective review / comparison - one of the best….and most honest I’ve seen comparing these 2 cameras - thanks.

One of the best videos I’ve seen comparing these cameras, perfectly summing up the use cases for both cameras. As the owner of a Fuji X-T3 and a currently busted GRII I’m hoping to get a GRIII in the future. I miss not having the GR in my bag every day.

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! And yes I think for someone who already has a fuji it makes a lot of sense to go for the gr!

@akadno

2 жыл бұрын

@@teemu.mp4 Yeah and living In Tokyo with the narrow streets and alleys here I’ll probably stick with the regular GRIII and not the GRIIix.

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

@@akadno agreed, I'm living in Seoul and the 28mm is perfect

as a guy that own a ricoh gr iii and the fuji x100v . bought it to kuala lumpur and the ricoh is pure weight saving . a lens that wide enough and light . riding a roadbike or electric beam scooter and shooting by one hand is so joyfull xD . if i hit the cafe or trying to look fancy i would bring the x100v haha

Great review, thanks 👋

Since the film shoots high, I am really looking for a camera which has been recognized by the professionals that can do as much provide film-like vibe and both these cameras were recommended however I am so torn enough. I am thankful about these videos that do not exaggerate reviews. Thanks. You saved my life a trouble.

Great video, thanks! When you described the snap focus on the Ricoh, you didn't mention Full Press Snap. This function provides access to the assigned snap focus distance without the need of any customized button. You just press the shutter quickly, without the half-press for focusing, and the camera takes the photo at the assigned focus distance. This is very useful and with the extremely quick start-up time the Ricoh can be speedier than it initially seems.

@skypekai

Жыл бұрын

You can even set it to a tap of the screen

I paired a GR3 with my Leica M in my small everywhere bag and really love that combo. I owned the X100V since release and sold it a while back..

Another great video man as a point and shoot noob with no idea but some money I find your videos really helpful! The Ricoh is quite expensive and not being able to shoot video is a bit of a downer tbh. There's a certaine image aesthetic in Asia with a Ricoh that I really love though

My two cents: The X100V has a ND filter that allows you to take photos a 1/15 in the middle of the day. It has an insane flash sync speed thanks to its 4 leaf shutter (1/4000), meaning you can kill the sun and create some isolation effects. If you have the extra filter, it’s weather sealed too. The EVF is a lot better for sunny days.

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

Great points. I have a strong bias for night photography so I completely even forgot to mention the evf and don't think I've ever used the nd before.

@isaacdann546

2 жыл бұрын

the Ricoh also has a leaf shutter and will sync with flash at 1/4000. It also has built in ND but only 2 stops as opposed to the Fuji's 4 stops

@wreford07

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaacdann546 I was going to say this.

@abelardojeda

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaacdann546 Good to know! I guess the 100V is better suit for my kind of work, the f2.0 lens a little better for night shots, the battery life is much much better, the fact that in sunny days you can use the EVF is great.

@professionalpotato4764

Жыл бұрын

Won't the bokeh be affected at shutter speeds above 1/1600? I was testing it in-store and anything faster than 1/1600 produced triangular bokeh balls.

After watching and following so much content , my journey ends here, and I have decided that I'll buy Ricoh now, thank you!!!

Thanks for your review, since I'm shooting more low light the X100V would be my pick.

I really enjoy both. I agree with you on the stealth importance, just about no one takes me seriously when I'm shooting with the GR. I find with the Fuji and absolutely anything bigger, people become suspicious of me. But I wish the GR had an electronic viewfinder, in bright light it would be a big help. I also find my framing and leveling far better with an EVF. So I go back and forth on these two. I think the GR is a great compliment to ILC. The X100v is closer in size to an ILC and I run up against its focal length limitations and wish for a short tele sometimes. So have to keep an A7 series camera. So agree with your findings.

@DylanRotich

Жыл бұрын

GR III? I think GR IIIx is more versatile

Thank you. Now I want both..

I have both, and they quality out of the X100V is mind blowing. I think the fuji is the one to get if you want SOOC insane images. But agree with you, when it comes to stealthiness the GRIII wins when it comes punch packed per millimeter.

Would you consider the GRIIIx? I am personally torn between the III and IIIx...

I have a bazillion cameras - a ton of film cameras ranging from Olympus XA's (I have 4 of them), old Canon rangefinders, a bunch of Olympus OMs, and all the way up to medium format. Same goes for digital - from GR III, X100s, Fuji XT-4, up to a Nikon d810. I love the actual pocketability of the GR III. That can't be understated. Yes, battery life isn't the greatest but I have 3 batteries and a 3 battery charger. Being so small and light, carrying a couple extra batteries is like carrying nothing. One thing about the GR III is that at some point you will get dust on the sensor. However, it's easy to take apart and clean it (there's a good video on that here on KZread) so it really isn't as big of a deal as people make it out to be. Takes about 20 minutes. x100 vs GR III? I'm with you - GR III when you want to carry something small and light (all the time), or a better camera if you well, want to carry a better camera and for me, that means something better than an x100.

I chose the third option and got the Fujifilm X70. I just really wanted a flip up screen on the GR for waist-level shooting. It's the perfect middle ground, except it is as old as the GRII, so the IQ isn't great. The Ricoh definitely has better IQ. Stealth is such a big deal, and it's hard to comparatively test before you buy. I think if I had to choose I'd get the Ricoh and then just have a nice 23 f1.4 and 13f1.4 on the X-E4 or X-T30. Also, speaking of pocketable I have definely fit my X-T2 and 50f2 into my jacket pocket in a pinch. 😂

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

A man with deep pockets! I kind of shoot my gr3 from slightly above waist level, the wide angle lens makes it easier to fix if the composition is slightly off and after a while you kinda just learn to "sense" the field of view.

Which for jpgs?

Not sure, but I feel if it is for compactness, a comparison between Ricoh and Sony Rx100 series would be the right topic and apart from sensor size that Rx100 is just a beast and easily outperforms the Ricoh imo. However, as an owner of the Fujifilm X100v, the only problem for me (which makes me want to sell it) is the focal lengths! A second X100v version like Ricoh did with the Gr3x, would keep me there. So, now I see myself struggling between X-E4 (not really smaller and no leaf shutter/ND ...) or down (sensor size) to Rx100. For the Ricoh there are actually too many points on the minus side (sensor dust, slow AF, bulky filter adapter, no tilting screen...), that I simply can't push the purchase button (yet).

Great comparison. Quick question, where did you get that leather jacket @ 2:10 ?

@teemu.mp4

Жыл бұрын

Zara!

Very good review. I had the x100f and loved it but was just a bit too big for picking up everyday. Will be getting a Ricoh…just a bit stuck on whether to get the 28mm or 40mm version

@gn6311

Жыл бұрын

what did you decide? Having that issue now

@JamesDaviesPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@gn6311 28mm version. Love it, took it on a roadtrip last month and the wider view was needed in a lot of my shots.

Great video. Well laid out with strong cases for each and the end verdict makes perfect sense to me. If powerful, yet compact camera is the aim, gotta go ricoh. Otherwise get a xe4 and a few small lenses

I've had both cameras and recently I took GR III on an Alaska vacation. The images are stunning (with good light). And I found myself using the GR III more than my FF Sony. However, you know what I used even more? My iPhone! lol It has to be said that if pocketability and ease of quick access is a factor, modern day smart phone cameras are extremely impressive. Yes, there is an element of 'feel' when it comes to a camera when we are out shooting. But after the last few trips that I've been on, I think an interchangeable lens system (FF or APCS) with a phone with a good camera is still the most practical combination...at least for me. The new Sony XPERIA IV sounds like it has a fantastic camera setup, especially for Sony shooters. It might be worth considering over fixed lens, P&S cameras. :)

@letran-kz7pw

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

Honest questions about GR for you (or anyone else that may have one) have you had any problems with dust? And how bad is the auto focus? I’m in the fence about buying the Ricoh. I had a V and enjoyed it quite a bit but sold it as I wasn’t using it much… I kept leaving it behind because it wasn’t that “pocketable”, which is the reason why I’m looking into the Ricoh. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

@itsdason

Жыл бұрын

Dust is inevitable for the Ricoh; so you’re going to have to send it in or DIY the sensor cleaning. Focus isn’t bad, it’s nice that you can tap to focus on the LCD- there’s now even an update where you can just tap focus + auto snap. Bought the Ricoh last week, and definitely find myself more able to take pics because it’s pocketable.

thanks for super interesting videos like this one! I thought about getting the x100v for some time but never knew about the ricoh👀 I know a lot of photographers who especially like the fuji with their amazing picture profiles and sometimes use them straight out of camera. Is the Ricoh with its look on somehow the same level or you always need to edit the pics? Also it seems like you can't attached filters like a black mist on the Ricoh? Yet the form factor seems amazing👍

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

If you wanna shoot straight out of the cam then fuji is absolutely the choice. And no filters in ricoh unless you buy a bulky lens hood which makes it bigger than the x100v.

@LudwigPB

2 жыл бұрын

@@teemu.mp4 good to know, thanks for the fast response!

very nice pics you took there

I own both cameras as well. Good explanation. On the minus of the X100V I would add that the tripod socket is in the wrong place because it doesn’t allow to swap the battery. The GR’s weather sealing and dust issues if not taken proper care are also a bummer but nevertheless, both are great tools :)

Perfect comparison! Made up my mind to buy a Ricoh another big advantage: NO BACKORDER!

I really appreciated your comments, the emphasis on stealth, and your comparison of features - from the standpoint of doing street work.

My experience with both, you will use x100v more also more whole camera in general and better build quality, but man gr b&w are stunning

Well, for one the 100V doesn’t fall apart.

Maybe a more similar size comparison would be the X-E3 or 4 with the fuji 27mm lens. I have the X-E2s/27mm combo and its great for the street.

I’ve had both I sold them and now own the fuji xpro 2 with the xf 23mm f2 lens. I prefer that setup more but whatever makes anyone happy.

@ish_vids

Жыл бұрын

I have an xpro2 but I kinda want something small to always carry with me regardless of where I am

@Maxhuertas

Жыл бұрын

@@ish_vids the Sony rx100v is perfect for that. I have it and use it all the time since it’s travel friendly and isn’t as big as other cameras. Great for video and photo

@ish_vids

Жыл бұрын

@@Maxhuertas I've seen it here and there and I am wondering how does it compare with the ricoh in terms of night time shooting and general IQ?

@Maxhuertas

Жыл бұрын

@@ish_vids with weight about the same and general i think it’s better for both and video just look at the reviews on KZread. Well worth it and I’ve had the Ricoh for a year before I sold it so I’m speaking from experience

@ish_vids

Жыл бұрын

@@Maxhuertas Okay, I see I see, I'll take more of a look into it, I was slightly leaning towards getting the stussy model of the ricoh (I like the brand lol) but ik the ricoh has loads of problems in general and I do enjoy using a nice point and shoot with decent optics

Awesome video man, thanks a lot! As I understand Ricoh is better in night shots, but what about shooting landscape? I know they are street cameras but I want to have this option while traveling.

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say fuji is better for night street and ricoh is better for night landscapes. Because of stabilization and wider angle.

@georgiosioannou7240

2 жыл бұрын

@@teemu.mp4 oh I see, so Ricoh is better in landscape in general due to the wider angle

@johnc4696

2 жыл бұрын

@@teemu.mp4 I own both and I think the Fuji is "better" at night for a clean lower grain image but the Ricoh high contrast B/W at night makes it worth owning just for that.

@ish_vids

Жыл бұрын

@@johnc4696 what if you give no fucks about b/w photography

What happened to the plastic blades that usually cover the GR3 lens when it retracts? How's your rear control dial holding up?

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

I dropped it a few times on the concrete 😂 but rear dial is fine

@davestreetsinde5159

2 жыл бұрын

@@teemu.mp4 maybe I should try dropping mine to fix the real dial 😂

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

@@davestreetsinde5159 yes I think that'll definitely work

One camera for all purpose : x100v. If you can have multiple then ricoh.

I do all my fun and pro editing on a tablet and transfer everything with WiFi and it’s excellent on Olympus and Panasonic. How is it on the 100v. It’s a deal killer if it’s not useable.

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully someone can answer that as I've never used the wifi on it.

@williamashrafzadeh3701

Жыл бұрын

It’s alright but not too polished. Could be better for sure

The Fujifilm seems to be the perfect camera for a sunday stroll, while the Ricoh is the daily driver.

I shoot with both too. But mine are a way but older. Ricoh GRD1 and a Fuji xt10. I love both for different reasons so I can’t say what’s better

@teemu.mp4

2 жыл бұрын

always pros and cons to every camera

Biggest problem with GR3 is sensor dust.

I got the x100f and griii for $1400 two years ago. I use my griii more as it is small and easy. The Fuji is bulky and harder to use.

The Fuji is better looking

those who want to take photos will choose the Ricoh, those who need a fashion accessory will choose the fuji

@ish_vids

Жыл бұрын

Braindead take

It's incredibly strange to me that Fuji doesn't just do a ricoh-like camera... not copy it. But just something smaller that performs well. It's weird that Ricoh isn't even a huge camera company that anyone is familiar with these days besides the GR... yet, the GR is completely crushing the competition. How the fuck is Ricoh the one brand that's getting the pocketable camera thing right?