Battle of the point and shoot: Fujifilm x100VI vs. Ricoh GR IIIx
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2024
- The $1,599.00 Fujifilm X100VI and the $1,046.95 Ricoh GR IIIx are two of the most popular digital point-and-shoot cameras for folks who aren’t looking to break the bank. They both come in a small package and have an APS-C sensor and a fixed focal length lens that can produce crisp images. In fact, these systems are so similar that, as a viewer, it can be hard to tell images from them apart (check out 1:29 in the video). But as a photographer, the experience they provide could not be more different.
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0:00 Fujifilm x100VI vs. Ricoh GR IIIx
0:27 Disclaimer
0:53 The fan bases
1:27 final image comparison
2:15 Fujifilm x100VI color
3:41 Ricoh GR IIIx color
4:56 The experience of using a Ricoh GR IIIx
6:00 The experience of using a Fujifilm x100VI
7:08 Viewfinder differences
8:21 So, which should you buy?
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Sepia. Let's talk about it, why does it still exist?
My assumption is that it’s just to mimic the sepia toning process of b&w prints.
Sepia spelt backwards is Aipes. Many people don't realise this and the camera industry has kept it hidden in plain sight. They're trolling us and we've fallen hard for it. I will expose them. If you never see me in the comments again, they've found me. Send help.
the last sepia thing i've seen is Adele's Hello videoclip directed by Xavier Dolan (8 years ago)
Sepia is to cater to the boomers lol. Kidding.
Because they can. Easy enough to ignore.
Thanks for featuring my film sim recipes 🙏🏽
Thanks for putting in the work to make 'em. love your work, Reggie!
Yours are the best, Reggie! Reggie's Portra is the only thing I shoot on my Fuji cameras
Thanks for the Portra recipe!
Reggie. The legend.
Your film sims are always in rotation on my GR iiix!! Nice work man
BECCA THIS DIDN'T HELP, I STILL WANT BOTH 😭
But also, I've been shooting with an x100f since 2018 and it's very easily the camera I've made the most images on, it is become an extension of me. BUT IT WOULD BE SO NICE TO HAVE A TINY CAMERA THAT FITS IN MY POCKET THAT I COULD TAKE TO CONCERTS
🤣
I have both (technically all three if you count the X100V) go for it. You’ll be happy 😂
I have both and I'll most likely sell my Fuji X100VI, the only real world difference to me is the EVF, but nothing beats the naturality with which people react to the Ricoh
Get both
I stopped watching The Verge for ages until these camera reviews started coming along - loving them!
I NEVER skip a Becca camera video! We love you!
Hear me out; a weekly podcast with Becca and Vjeran all about cameras. That would be the best! Great as always, Becca 😊
Seconded. Let’s move the vote to the floor.
Yes please
Yesss.
Yesss
Wow! I just picked up a GRIIIx a week ago. This video has perfect timing for me. This comparison was definitely part of the equation.
Thank you Becca. This is one of the best comparison videos I've seen yet on these two camera systems. Keep up the good work.
GR3x is so underrated its criminal
Tsss. Do you want to get your GR for 2k$?
And Ricoh GR III?
@@Milan-cf1xealso good, but I strongly prefer the 40mm of the X
Is it? Just because it does not get the rabid crowds of tiktokers starting bidding wars .. I never seen anyone dismiss or undervalue the GRIII. Appreciate what you have. I wish the X100* were less over-hyped.
"hi this is Becca with Full Frame at the Verge and today we are reviewing this two cropped sensor cameras" I had to do it. 😅
.. 😅 caught
If the lens is made for the sensor size is it really a cropped sensor camera? If it is what makes "full frame" not cropped compared to medium format or even large format? 35 mm is tiny compared to 6x7 film
@@ErikN1 Come on, we all know that the term "cropped sensor" just refers to being smaller than 35mm film. 35mm film is considered the standard because it's the format that spread and became most commonly used in the film industry as well as in consumer products. Sure, 35mm film is small compared to 6x7. Medium format 6x7 is small compared to "large format" 8x10, and that's small compared to "ultra large format" 20x24 plates
Lol
@@sentimentalhermit Yes we know that but I don't think it makes sense to use the term cropped sensor when nothing is being cropped. It made sense back when digital cameras were new and had smaller sensors but used the same lenses that 35 mm film cameras did. You did actually get a cropped frame compared to what you were used to and what the lenses were designed for. I don't think it makes sense anymore. 35 mm isn't the gold standard it used to be and even at the end of the glory days for film, medium format was still the gold standard for professional studio and commercial work.
For those who cannot decide to get which one of these (I mean, if you can and want. Both of them are backordered now and you need to pay extra for ready stock)
The biggest advantage of the Ricoh GR is that it has a lens that contracts which will make the camera easily fit in you jeans pocket, while the Fuji won't but look classic and stylish. And as far as I can tell GR will produce sharper image than the 26MP X100V, one friend of mine got his X100IV and says even tough it's a 40MP sensor, the lens is not changed or updated and it cannot satisfy the high res sensor.
But Fujifilm is like an Apple product since it works out of the box and it has much more filters (or film simulations, whatever) while the Ricoh GR literally only features 3 unique filters, namely Negative, Positive and Hi Contrast BW. Of course you can work out more filters base on the original ones, as Becca already showed you in the video. But that takes about 30 min to several hours to search for recipes on youtube or reddit and tweak the settings, depends on whether you are familiar with camera gears.
I was a Fujifilm user and I switched to Ricoh and I'm more than happy with it, since I can just tuck it in my pocket and capture anything interesting I see in my day, sliently and blazing fast.
Hope my experience and insights will help, cheers to Becca and those who read to the last line. :)
Time after time you make such thoughtful, beautiful videos that are in themselves works of art Becca. You're such an asset to the photography world.
Great video (as always, Becca)! I lucked out and got my X100VI shortly after release. It’s my first point and shoot in a loooooong time, and been having a blast with it. Loved this comparison because I had never heard of the Ricoh GR before and was cool to learn about a new camera brand.
Very Interesting video, loved it.
This is the type of content that I like to watch, I see you growing very fast in this platform.
Great Job
I find your videos so immediately enjoyable and informative. Thanks!
I had an x100v. At first I enjoyed it but somehow went off it. Had the GR111 BUT am happiest with the GR111x. It really is pocketable and invisible and the quality of images amazing.
Your wording, script, editing, music and delivery of the information really makes your THE BEST camera reviewer out here. I'm a huge fan and cannot express enough gratitude that your videos exists. Also I'm a ricoh griii user :)
I recently picked up a X100VI to replace my GRIIIx. But after shooting with the Fuji, I can’t get myself to let go of the GRIIIx. The X100VI brings on an air of occasion every time you use it, while the GRIIIx is all about going undercover (like Becca mentioned) and getting surprised with that shot you never thought you’d get. Even if the end picture may be similar in quality, the shooting experience is not something that can be replicated with one another imo.
Also one other thing to mention is that the GRIIIx is TACK SHARP. The 23mm F/2 lens in the Fuji produces softer images by quite a bit. I always find myself reducing clarity quite a bit when I’m editing photos from the Ricoh hahaha
Is that from personal experience or here say
@@Mw02veg check Samuel Streetlife vid on the x100vi towards the end he compares the images and the fuji is legit softer.
Do you think that is a matter of a lens Ricoh put in this camera or rather some artificial post-processing that they bake in?
@@alexlubinski7795 I am not sure... But I've been solely shooting in RAW without any of the film simulations. I just think it might be naturally sharp? I don't think it looks artificial at all. Its almost as sharp as the Sony Zeiss 55mm ZA that I have, but at the same time doesn't look as clinically sharp as that lens. Its hard to explain haha.
Own the GRIIIx, and the best feature: size. After getting it, I never use my smart phone camera anymore because not only does it take better photos, but it's actually easy and convenient to carry around.
The X100's are great cameras, and the weather proofing is a great feature, but it's definitely not a "pocketable" camera as a lot of commenters mentioned. I definitely agree with everything Becca said, though I do wish the video capture was a bit better.
I never planned to use the camera for video, but when other cameras like the Sony RX100 are smaller (it's more compact than the GR), have an articulate screen, a flash, viewfinder, and can shoot 4K video, it does seem lacking. But that being said, I don't worry about "breaking" a GR, whereas with the RX, because of all the mechanical doohickeys, I would be a bit more hesitant to just cram it in my bag or pocket, which is a pretty convenient tradeoff.
The Grs break on their own from dust I had 2 that broke this way
@@youssefmohammed5456 Yep. Sensor dust on the GR series is no joke. I had 3 at various points. Not cool. Other than that - loved them!
@@youssefmohammed5456 The biggest downfall of the GR series. Horrible dust on the sensor. Local camera repair shop won't touch them leaving mailing into Precision Camera Repair as the only option for most.
I rented the GR3x and the x100v for my '1 Place 1 Camera' series and I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the Ricoh's pics when I got them into Lightroom. I was NOT expecting such high quality from that thing. That said, I much preferred the experience of shooting with the Fuji. The Fuji's viewfinder made for the most enjoyable experience I've had with any digital camera. And seeing a little preview of the pictures with a pleasing film recipe right after taking them made it inspiring to take more. I'd love to buy an x100vi someday if I win the lottery 😂
it realllly comes down to the experience with these systems.
I had a chance to shoot with the GRIIIX for a few hours. I was not expecting the vibrant colors and the sharp images I got. I am a former Fuji shooter and the Ricoh colors OOC looked much better. The lens is insanely sharp too. I have shot with Fuji X100 variants in the past and did not like the experience at all. I might be in a minority here but for stealth street photography, GRIIIX is the clear winner.
Loved how you see how to find your camera - going with the fan base! love that idea. Great vid
I've owned the GR3x for a little more than a year. It's with me if I'm outside my home. Been shooting since 1976. It didn't take long to become one with it. It's a quick, get the shot, camera. It's absolutely the best, get the shot camera, I've ever owned. It's not for "showing off". If that's your thing... go elsewhere. It's for candid shots. Subjects don't take it serious, but you do.
I cancelled my x100vi preorder and bought a used Ricoh GR IIIx plus leather grip plus extra batteries for 850$, I'm happy :D
Brilliant review of two interesting cameras with your unique and engaging presentation style.
Such a great video and comparison. Reggie is awesome at providing tutorials and great to hear he got a shout out. Been on the fence on purchasing the 100vi since I have a xt30 with the f2 23mm. The fact that it has IS and a built in ND filter makes me want to place an order.
Hi Bec. Great as always. Thanks
I love my GRiiiX it goes with me every where
i was going to pick up a ricoh but ended up getting an x100v off someone nearby. it's my favourite camera of all time. used to have giant SLR's for concert photography, but over the years have been downsizing because i was tired of the bulk. i think these styles of camera are perfect
Bought my GR IIIx a couple years ago, and absolutely love it! Love how sharp my photos turn out, how small and compact it is, and really, my own main two complaints, battery life and no manual focus. Best camera I’ve ever owned!
Yeah, the GRIIIx sold me on the size without image quality compromises. When I originally started shopping it was X100F through X100VI. TH-cam eventually led me to the GRiiiX and from there I never looked back. Reggie's portra video sealed the deal with me. Plus I enjoy "getting to know" my tech. It gets boring if it all it's greatness isn't something to be discovered or learned. I like flexing those gadget muscles.
I’m not a photographer or camera person barely even take photos but your videos are always must watch!
This is one of the rare Ricoh and Fuji reviews on youtube that is refreshing (yes, I've watched them all). I've been a huge fan of Ricohs since the GRIII release and have collected other versions purely of the joy in brings in capturing images. I'm curious about the Fuji, it's a beautiful piece of hardware with a different shooting experience. Some hopes in their popularity: that they become available, that competition inspires other camera makers to throw their hat in this form factor.
Great vid. I got the GRIIIX for my partner and I find myself borrowing it from her all the time. Crazy quality from such an inconspicuous camera.
It's interesting that you called the Fujifilm X100 to be "the other side" of the Ricoh. I have a black X100V and I use it just like you described the Ricoh. A small, unintrusive, quick camera to take everywhere and take photos of everything. I get that the Ricoh is much "stealthier", but for me, the Fuji is very similar.
Great video Becca, thanks bud!
"photogra-for" appearing on the video killed me 😂
it was just such a good take as a whole! had to take an L on that word 😆
Great non biased video. I was on the hunt for the Vi but scooped up the gr3x instead. So far loving it!
Excellent review. Thank u bud!!
I'm a Fuji lover, have multiple including the XT5 and XE4 and weas thinking about the X1006 but given the price increase, and the fact it still cant fit into jeans/pants/shorts pockets, I decided to go the GRiiiX, Have zero regrets, the quality of the images are amazing and I can carry it everywhere, I use Reggies color negative on U1 and agree, side by side with an xt5/xe4 photo of the same frame....very hard to tell the difference, no regrets, Both amazing systems so I have the best of both worlds!
Loved your review! ♥️
Great and fair review, thank you! Both cameras are fantastic! Got the Fuji, but once the GR4 is out there, I will buy that one as well!
excellent review!
Great video Becca. I use a x100v for 3 years now. Ans it’s always a pleasure and a relaxing way to take photos with it. 👍
Really well said Becca. I ended up getting the Ricoh GRIII because I could not get the X100V and wanted a faster JPEG workflow than my Sony A7IV and now I cannot see a future where I don't have a Ricoh. The portability alone is the single best feature coupled with the subtle but beautiful picture profiles. However, the tactile experience of Fuji cannot be understated so I'm waiting for the next X-Pro to be released!
I remember getting my GRII in 2015 for like… $600? Lightly used. I miss when this category felt like an experiment.
the days of the RX100's and the G7x's too!
Exactly! These cameras are somehow extremely popular and also… really boring? Wish Canon especially hadn’t abandoned it in favor of RF Mount lawsuits.
Am I studying? Yes. New video by Becca? YESSS. Am I still studying for midterms? No!
I currently have an xt3 and I've been on the fence about getting the GRIII as a travel camera over the x100vi. this is a very nice comparison video and made me lean towards the Ricoh
Becca and Nilay carrying The Verge. Great stuff as always 👌🏼
Loving the realistic side by side shots!
Great comparison. Thanks, Becca!
I'm in the very fortunate position where I have an X100VI and my wife just got a GR IIIx. Honestly, I love them both, but I probably prefer the 40mm equivalent on the Ricoh as I'm traditionally more of a 50mm shooter. I had the X100V previously (as well a few other Fujifilm cameras), so I'm familiar with it, but I'm also really enjoying shooting with the Ricoh. It truly is the perfect camera to take absolutely everywhere with you, and my wife does exactly that. I know the X100 line is also kind of that, but it was never quite as easy to take everywhere (at least for me) as many people made it out to be. It might fit in a loose jacket pocket, but I found myself either always carrying it with a wrist strap or having it over my shoulder with a regular strap, whereas the Ricoh could comfortably fit in a jeans pocket. It's convenient, but nothing like the Ricoh in that regard. It depends what you're shooting, I guess, but I can definitely agree that the image quality on the Ricoh is incredible. It's way better than I expected it to be, and I've heard people praising it for years. The image quality on the X100VI is incredible, too. At this point, you can just choose which suits your lifestyle best, and you'll win either way.
Relaxed, informative video and beautiful scincolor with wb on the point.
I have both. Each has its own benefits, but in the end they both produce wonderful photos. I usually shoot raw on my Sony cameras but it is so much less work to shoot JPG's on both of these. I do shoot RAW+JPG on both but I rarely find it necessary to edit the RAW's. I have made some of my own recipes for the Ricoh and they are similar to the Fuji X100VI.
Nothing like the pocket ability and beautiful images from the Ricoh. Like most, the Fuji and Ricoh were both in my shopping cart undecided till the last minute. It annoys me at times but love using it and making images with it.
You sold me on the Ricoh. From looking at the final images it looked quite a lot sharper. Will I be waiting a long time for the Ricoh Gr4 or should I just get the Griiix?
Excellent comparison review 😊. I would buy GRIII tomorrow if there wasn’t that dreadful dust issue 😢. If they ever manage to fix it, I am aboard.
Awesome review 🙌
Love my GR3x. I have all the mirrorless Sony's but needed something more non-intrusive that i can fit in my pocket. I have zero regrets of picking on up.
This. I 1000% agree. I couldn’t spend more time learning and tweaking the GRIII, so ended up selling it. I would love to be able to get an X100VI.
I love your passion, artistry and character, Becca. You're an inspiration
@BeccaFarsace You are the best Becca. I enjoy and appreciate your content so much - and all aspects of what makes a Becca video a Becca video. Keep it up. Thanks a million!
Great comparison. You mention Reggie's film sim for your U1 slot... but I am interested where the GRii Positive Film simulation that you have in U2 can be found please? Thanks in advance.
Great review, thanks.
Thanks Becca. Great review. I’ve been shooting street with a canon m5 and the 22mm pancake. It’s getting a little long in the tooth and needed some more input on replacements.
This is a fantastic comparison.
I just sold my GR III for an X100VI. The viewfinder is the main thing I wanted, and I love it.
Loved the video!
Hey Becca, I watch your all videos. That's awesome.
So, for the first photographers which camera you recommend. If I have around 500$, which camera should I buy to taking street photos and making intro videos. Your best advices, thanks.
Been GR shooter since mk1. Respect fuji, but pocket size of gr is biggest advantage.
I am a simple man, I see Becca, I click the video. Love your reviews
Not only griiix came out last 2021 but it is also based on a much older griii system which came out 2019. So really this camera is about 1-2 generations behind to x100vi.
I love my Rioch GR! But I would love to have the X100IV soon!
I don't know anything about cameras, but you are such a positive human being! I hope you will always have this attitude to life! Keep smiling :)
Very nice and fair review. I have the Ricoh. I disagree that most shooting will be blind. I did by the external viewfinder but rarely use it. I don’t miss the flash that was on earlier models of the GR. I prefer the smaller size of the current version. The feature I like most is snap focus. I use it most of the time.
Becca is such a great reviewer - great content with effortless charm
Very honest review. Subscribed.
I keep telling myself that if I can commit to practicing photography then I’ll reward myself with an upgrade to one of these (or some other small camera) from my very old Fujifilm X10.
But on the other hand I love that camera so much and wish Fuji would make an X40. Just weather sealing and a bump in resolution would be mint.
Fantastic review and comparison Becca! I am a Ricoh GR fan. My most favourite camera of all time that I have owned, was a (35mm film) GR1v. PIN sharp optics. Designed by photographers for photographers. Have a digital GR2 now but have passed on the GR3 and hoping the GR4 has exactly what you have suggested: optical viewfinder (like the GR1v), flash (like all previous GR's!), flip screen (and even a full frame sensor like the GR1v! ) But I think Sony are best placed to do this. They have the budget and know how. Now the RX1 has been discontinued Sony must have noticed the popularity of this market...BUT..here's hoping Ricoh pull a great one out of the bag soon!
Got my 100f and gr3 and love them both…😊
The GR family is amazing for light traveling. Shooting it in Italy now.
Becca, you’re so refreshing 🤙🏼
What camera do you use to film the studio portions? Looks good
What camera do you guys shoot your b-roll with? Really love it's colours!
Sony FX3 for this one!
So i have both the V and the GRIIIx
Love them both for different reasons and use cases.
Currently traveling with the Ricoh as I don’t want to stand out.
But in my home country I love taking the V with its awesome viewfinder and perfect straight from camera JPGs!
Really appreciated the viewfinder section. It is amazing how many reviews ignore talking about the viewfinder.... when this is a major part of taking a photo. One thing though, the x100 vf is pretty small and not the greatest.
I used to shoot with X100 (First one), now I used Leica M10-D, the one without a screen have you try it? It is a very unique experience using a digital M camera without a screen. Great video as always!
Thanka for the review
Thank you for this
i'm shooting with an x100vi (and a lot of the fuji systems in general) and found the ricoh system to always be an enthralling option. great review. t's a great market for photography of this kind.
does the ricoh have a built in ND filter? also timely review as ricoh released a version of the ricoh with a built in diffusion filter.
Ricoh gr III & IIIx does have an nd filter in all versions except the new HDF one where it has been replaced by that diffusion filter.
I am still shooting my old Fuji X100T! I love it to bits!
As a lifelong Fuji X100 owner, I love the Ricoh GR IIIx. Ricoh has got to come out with the GR lVx, though. C'mon Ricoh! Just do it!
More Becca please :) Every video is just so comforting to watch ❤
Wow great pics! I’d need to take a photo class before I could buy one of these cameras
The Fuji is a mythical ad scheme and quite honestly Fuji has began to do nothing but piss me off. I have tried to buy a x100v for a while and then pre-ordered a 100vi from 2 stores. None have come through. Fuji is playing the influencer game and I'm tired of it. When they deplete sales to influencers, maybe they will realize they alienated their true loyalists. Tired of their games and ordered a Griii. I'm too invested in their APS-C lineup for my everyday stuff, but for now, I won't be expanding it either. Hello Sony!
As someone who bought the Ricoh GRiiix because of the lack of supply in the x100v I don’t regret my choice at all, it was my first camera other than my phone and it forced me to learn quickly about photography, personally I love to tinker so changing settings was fine; there were plenty of resources online. It’s took a hot minute to set up the way I liked. The shots I get are great and my friends and surprised by how crisp and sharp they are. If I had to pick a fixed lenses camera it’d be this.
The Fuji is a great choice but I think for $1600 I’d rather pick up another Fuji with an interchangeable lens.
Hi Becca! Love your videos. A small request: Can you make a tutorial on how to click a good picture of lightning like you did for astrophotography. Cheers!...
Cool comparison, but I can't believe there's no mention of Ricoh's sensor dust problems. I love this camera, so very sad to say this is a deal breaker. I had total of 3 different GRs - all developed sensor dust problems within 3-4 months of regular use.
Yo, I have a Google Alert set up for "Ricoh GR IV”, so this is the don’t-call-it-a-review video I needed! Thanks Becca!
I still have my Ricoh GR III from 2019 and love the stealth look and wide focal length.
great video Becca!!
Hey Mark L! 🙌
Please don't make the GR III series more popular. I'm afraid of a X100 level of popularity soon where you can't buy them. Best point and shoot ever made, sharpest lens too its amazing and underrated.
Don’t worry, its already happening. Whenever its available it gets sold out quick.
They’ve been sold out for ages.
I have the Fujifilm XT-5 and I love the colors straight out of camers and it's 40 Megapixels too!